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Butternut Squash Pasta


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A love letter to all the flavors that make me feel as wrapped up and antisocial as I should be the second I see uggs and a plaid scarf

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1

    Prep veggies: Peel and deseed butternut squash, dice onion, and mince garlic. Shred butternut squash using a microplane. Set aside

  2. 2

    In a skillet, heat oil and butter over medium-low heat. Add the onions, garlic, and lemongrass paste- sauté until onions are transparent, about 4-5 minutes. Add the spices and sauce until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Pour coconut milk into the butternut squash. Cook on low heat for 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    While the squash is cooking, cook the pasta in heavily salted water per box instructions.

  5. 5

    Drain pasta and reserve 1 cup pasta water. Toss pasta with butternut squash and 1/2 cup pasta water until combined. Grate parmigiano reggiano into the pot and toss once more. Season with more salt if needed

  6. 6

    Serve with fresh grate cheese, aleppo pepper, and fresh parsley.