Cassolita winter squash offers a unique and versatile base for a variety of culinary creations. When paired with the sweetness of caramelized onions, it transforms into a delightful and comforting dish. The combination of textures and flavors in this recipe creates an unforgettable dining experience, making it a perfect choice for special occasions or everyday meals. Join us as we explore the best recipe for cassolita winter squash with caramelized onions, providing step-by-step instructions and handy tips to ensure a successful cooking adventure.
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CASSOLITA (WINTER SQUASH WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS)
This recipe was brought to The Times by Joan Nathan and was featured in her cookbook "Quiches, Kugels, and Couscous: My Search for Jewish Cooking in France." Here, caramelized onions, cinnamon, raisins and toasted almonds are tossed with mashed winter squash (butternut, calabaza or kabocha work well) for a sophisticated and lightly-sweet cold weather side dish.
Provided by Tara Parker-Pope
Categories side dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Place the squash, cut-side down, on a rimmed baking sheet. Add 1/4 cup of water, cover with aluminum foil, and bake until the squash is very soft, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven, and, once cool enough to handle, scoop out the pulp into a large bowl.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet, and toss in the almonds and cook until golden. Remove to a plate with a slotted spoon, and set aside. Sauté the onions in the same pan over medium heat until translucent. Then add salt to taste, 2 tablespoons of the parsley, 2 teaspoons of the sugar, the cinnamon and the raisins, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for about 30 more minutes or until the onions are caramelized.
- Gently fold the onions into the squash. Season with pepper and more salt, if necessary, and sprinkle with the remaining parsley, the almonds and, if you wish, the extra tablespoon of sugar. Serve immediately, or make ahead and reheat.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 202, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 596 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 0 grams
WINTER SQUASH WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS
Provided by Kitty Morse
Categories Onion Side Vegetarian Sukkot Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur Dinner Raisin Almond Squash Fall Kosher Vegan Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Place the squash in an ovenproof dish and bake until tender, 50 to 60 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the almonds and fry until golden, 3 to 4 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer the nuts to paper towels to drain.
- Add the onions to the oil in the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the sugar and cinnamon, decrease the heat to medium, and continue cooking until the onions turn brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Add the raisins and season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until heated through. Transfer the squash to a warm serving platter. Spread the onion mixture evenly over the squash, sprinkle with the fried almonds, and serve.
SCHIACCIATA WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS
Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 servings, as an appetizer
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat until hot. Add the onions, season with salt so the onions release their liquid, and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook until the onions stop releasing water and the pan is nearly dry again, about 4 minutes. Do not allow the onions to brown. Add the water, stir, cover, and cook until softened, about 10 minutes. Uncover, stir in the thyme, and cook over medium heat until the onions are light brown, about 10 minutes longer. Season lightly with pepper. Do not cook the onions too long now as they will brown further in the oven. Let cool for several minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. Dust 2 baking sheets with cornmeal. Cut the dough into 3 equal pieces. Working on a floured surface, shape each piece of dough by hand or with a rolling pin into an 8-inch round, keeping the edges a little thicker than the center. Transfer the rounds to the prepared baking sheets. Brush each round with 1 teaspoon of the olive oil and divide the onions evenly among them. Let rise for about 20 minutes.
- Push the dough with your fingers. Top each round with the caramelized onions and then scatter olives on top. Dot rounds evenly with the cheese. Bake until light brown all around the edges and on the bottom, about 12 minutes. Let cool for a minute, then, if desired, pile a handful of parley leaves on top of each. If using, put the vinegar in a spray bottle and mist the parsley.
- Chef's Note: Diced cooked potatoes are also a good addition to the onions.
CASSOLITA (SQUASH WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS)
Provided by Joan Nathan
Categories dinner, lunch, side dish
Time 2h
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the squash, cut-side down, on a rimmed baking sheet. Add ¼ cup of water, cover with aluminum foil, and bake until the squash is very soft, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven, and, once cool enough to handle, scoop out the pulp into a large bowl.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet, and toss in the almonds and cook until golden. Remove to a plate with a slotted spoon, and set aside. Sauté the onions in the same pan over medium heat until translucent. Then add salt to taste, 2 tablespoons of the parsley, 2 teaspoons of the sugar, the cinnamon and the raisins, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for about 30 more minutes or until the onions are caramelized.
- Gently fold the onions into the squash. Season with pepper and more salt, if necessary, and sprinkle with the remaining parsley, the almonds, and if you wish the extra tablespoon of sugar. Serve immediately, or make ahead and reheat.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 202, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 596 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 0 grams
ROASTED BUTTERNUT-SQUASH SOUP WITH CAULIFLOWER, CARAMELIZED ONION, AND RAISIN VINAIGRETTE
When you've prepped Roasted Butternut Squash, Blanched Cauliflower, Caramelized Onion Jam, and Golden Raisin Vinaigrette, in advance, this meal comes together quickly.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Time 10m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, bring squash, 1 cup cauliflower, water (or low-sodium chicken stock), and jam to a boil.Transfer to a blender and puree until smooth. Seasonwith salt and pepper andgarnish with cauliflower florets. Servewith bread spreadwith raisin vinaigrette.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 g, Fat 22 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 4 g, Sodium 456 g
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS, GORGONZOLA AND
This came from closet cooking. I just love all the flavors. I do not have patience to cook the onions as long as they suggest.
Provided by aronsinvest
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Toss the butternut squash with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- 2. Roast the squash in a preheated 350F oven until tender, about 30-40 minutes and set aside.
- 3. Meanwhile, heat the oil and melt the butter in a pan.
- 4. Add the onion and cook on low until caramelized, about 40-60 minutes.
- 5. Add the garlic and saute for a few minutes and set aside.
- 6. Melt the butter in a pan and let it brown.
- 7. Add the sage leaves and saute until crispy, about 2-3 minutes.
- 8. Add everything to the pan and toss in the browned butter to coat and remove from heat when the gorgonzola starts to melt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.5, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 21.6, Sodium 162.5, Carbohydrate 11.4, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.8, Protein 2.9
CARAMELIZED SQUASH & ONION
This was a delicious creation one night of what happened to be in the fridge. It was so good I made it again the next day and my husband came in and took a huge helping and loved it so much he then came and stole more right out of my bowl!
Provided by Meghan Williams
Categories Greens
Time 35m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Slice onion into medium-sized pieces.
- Slice squash into rounds.
- Cut ends off snap peas (if necessary).
- Melt butter in pan and add vegetables and seasoning.
- Cook over med-low heat stirring periodically and covering pan in between to soften veggies.
- Cook until very tender and light to medium brown (squash pieces will begin to fall apart).
- Serve warm and enjoy!
SWEET POTATO & CARAMELIZED ONION SHELLS
Gorgonzola cheese and sweet potatoes add a fun and flavorful twist to classic stuffed shells. Delicious with a sprinkle of Parmesan, the pasta can be topped with leftover gravy, too. -Robin Haas, Cranston, Rhode Island
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 7 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute onions in butter until softened. Add garlic powder and salt. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, until deep golden brown, 25-30 minutes., Meanwhile, cook pasta shells according to package directions. Drain pasta; set aside., Stir the broth, sherry, thyme and pepper into onions. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is almost evaporated. Remove from the heat. Stir in sweet potatoes and Gorgonzola cheese., Spoon into shells; place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish., Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake at 375° for 10-15 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve with gravy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 14g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 758mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
RUTABAGAS WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS
Categories Onion Vegetable Side Sauté Christmas Thanksgiving Vegetarian Root Vegetable Fall Winter Rutabaga Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Melt 5 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat. Add onions and sauté until brown, 40 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook rutabagas in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain well.
- Melt 3 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium-low heat. Add rutabagas; sauté until heated through, about 10 minutes. Drizzle honey over. Gently stir in onions. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 3 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Rewarm over medium-low heat.)
Tips:
- Choose the right squash: Use a small to medium-sized cassolita squash, weighing about 2 pounds. It should have a firm, deep green rind and no blemishes.
- Roast the squash: Roasting the squash brings out its natural sweetness and caramelizes the edges. Roast the squash at a high temperature (425°F) for 30-40 minutes, or until it is tender when pierced with a fork.
- Caramelize the onions: Caramelizing the onions adds a rich, sweet flavor to the dish. Cook the onions over medium-low heat for 20-25 minutes, or until they are soft and golden brown.
- Use a flavorful cheese: The cheese you use will add a lot of flavor to the dish, so choose one that you love. A sharp cheddar or Gruyère are both good choices.
- Season to taste: Be sure to season the dish with salt and pepper to taste. You can also add other spices, such as garlic powder or paprika, if you like.
Conclusion:
Cassolita winter squash with caramelized onions is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for fall and winter meals. The roasted squash is sweet and tender, the caramelized onions are rich and flavorful, and the melted cheese adds a gooey, satisfying finish. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends!
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