SPAGHETTI WITH ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

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Garlic takes on a mild and somewhat sweet flavor when roasted, and in this dish you roast the garlic and the butternut squash at the same time. It's a good way to use squashes that come into season in the fall.

Provided by TasteTester

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 whole head garlic, separated into cloves and peeled (cut large cloves in half)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
14 -16 ounces spaghetti
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 cup butter
3 slices bacon, crisp-cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped and toasted
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg or 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/3 cup pecorino cheese
sliced green onion

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees F. and start heating water in a large pot for cooking the spaghetti.
  • In a 15x10x1 inch baking pan (jelly roll size) toss together squash, peeled garlic cloves, oil and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and black pepper. Evenly spread squash in pan. Bake 15-18 minutes or until squash is tender and lightly browned.
  • Meanwhile, cook spaghetti, with1 tablespoon salt added to the water, according to package directions. Drain; keep warm.
  • In a small saucepan heat butter over medium heat until it turn the color of light brown sugar, stirring frequently.
  • In a serving bowl toss spaghetti with about half of the browned butter. Toss squash, garlic, bacon, nuts and nutmeg with the remaining browned butter. Serve squash mixture over spaghetti. Sprinkle with cheese and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 574.3, Fat 27.2, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 28, Sodium 1420, Carbohydrate 72.3, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 4.9, Protein 13.7

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