Pasta Aglio Olio With Butternut Squash

Name: Pasta Aglio Olio With Butternut Squash
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup roughly chopped, toasted nuts (preferably hazelnuts, almonds or pecans); 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about half a lemon); 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; Kosher salt and black pepper; 1 pound cavatappi or other curly pasta; 5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1/2 teaspoon chile flakes; 5 packed cups butternut squash, from 1 (2-pound) squash, peeled and grated using the large holes on a box grater or food processor

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Total: 25 minutes

Servings: 4

Author : Ali Slagle

butternut squash cavatappi nuts

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1/2 cup roughly chopped, toasted nuts (preferably hazelnuts, almonds or pecans)2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about half a lemon)3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oilKosher salt and black pepper1 pound cavatappi or other curly pasta5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced1/2 teaspoon chile flakes5 packed cups butternut squash, from 1 (2-pound) squash, peeled and grated using the large holes on a box grater or food processor

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Instructions

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Step 1

Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together the nuts, lemon juice and 1 tablespoon olive oil, seasoning to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.

Step 2

Once the water’s boiling, add the pasta and cook until al dente according to package directions. As the pasta cooks, make the sauce: In a sauté pan or skillet large enough to hold all the pasta, cook 3/4 cup olive oil, garlic and chile flakes over medium heat until the garlic turns blond, about 2 minutes, adjusting heat as needed to avoid burning.

Step 3

Add the squash and a pinch of salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally and pressing down on the mixture so it steams, until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove 1 cup of water from the pasta pot. Add 3/4 cup of the pasta water to the sauce, and let simmer until the water evaporates and a glossy sauce forms, about 2 minutes. Turn the heat to low.

Step 4

When the pasta is done, drain and immediately dump it into the sauce, tossing to coat. Adjust with salt, pepper and remaining pasta water. Serve with the nuts on top.