ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH& WILTED ARUGULA SPAGHETTI

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Welcome the fall with Roasted Butternut Squash! The sage, maple, and squash really complement each other. I think this is a meal you will enjoy. My boys had seconds (and thirds).

Provided by Tiffany Bannworth

Categories     Roasts

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 21

ROASTED SQUASH
1 whole butternut squash
olive oil for rubbing squash
brown sugar for rubbing squash
1 c water for pan
SAUCE
1/2 stick butter
water reserved from roasting pan
3/4 c milk or cream
1/4 c white wine
1/2 c maple syrup
cubed squash
handful of arugula
1 pinch cayenne
1 tsp sage (optional)
salt and pepper to taste
PASTA
2 box vegetable spaghetti
1 Tbsp oil
1 Tbsp salt
water for boiling

Steps:

  • 1. Cut your butternut squash into quarters. (reserve seeds for next year's planting)
  • 2. Rub with oil and place skin down in a square Pyrex baking dish. Sprinkle brown sugar and pour in the water to the bottom of pan.
  • 3. Bake at 400 until squash is fork tender.
  • 4. Reserve water for sauce. Allow squash to cool until easy to handle.
  • 5. Cut off skin. Then cube into decent size cubes.
  • 6. In a saucepan, place butter and squash. Cook until butter is melted on med high.
  • 7. Add maple, wine, and reserved roasting water. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  • 8. Lower heat to low medium and add milk and seasonings. Cover and stir occasionally for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • 9. Take almost all of the liquid and half of the squash and arugula and puree in the food processor. Pour back into pan and mix well. Continue to cook on low while you prepare your pasta.
  • 10. At this time, boil your pasta. When al dente, drain and optionally toss with olive oil and parmesan.

Peculiar
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Roasted butternut squash and wilted arugula? Yes, please!


Jennifer Cosme
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Thank you for sharing this recipe! It's a new favorite in our household.


farukh bani
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I can't wait to try this recipe again with different variations.


Khalid Abdolstar
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This dish is definitely a keeper.


Marvin Frances Wells III
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I made a few substitutions (used kale instead of arugula and added some roasted chickpeas) and it still turned out great.


Hashith Kalhara
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly.


Shyne shanics Sozo
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This is one of the best vegetarian dishes I've ever had. The combination of flavors and textures is simply amazing.


Marya Katouzi
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone raved about the flavors.


nawaz typest
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This dish is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Bokyangana
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I loved the contrast between the creamy butternut squash and the peppery arugula.


Hastone George
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The roasted butternut squash was the star of the show. It was perfectly tender and flavorful.


Dickson oronyo
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This dish was surprisingly easy to make, and the results were restaurant-quality. I'll definitely be adding it to my regular dinner rotation.


Raihan Uddin
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I'm not usually a fan of butternut squash, but this dish changed my mind. The roasting process brought out its natural sweetness, and the combination with the arugula and spaghetti was divine.


FAYSAL Khan 1 blog
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This roasted butternut squash, wilted arugula, and spaghetti dish was an absolute delight! The flavors and textures melded together perfectly, creating a truly memorable meal.