Butternut Squash and Noodles with Coconut, Lime and Cilantro Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups chopped onions
- 2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch pieces (about 4 1/2 cups)
- 1 cup canned vegetable broth
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced seeded jalapeno chili
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 cup canned light unsweetened coconut milk*
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Thai red curry paste*
- 12 ounces dried futonaga udon noodles (oriental-style spaghetti)* or linguine
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- *Available at Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets.
- Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add onions; saute until golden, about 5 minutes.
- Add squash; saute 4 minutes.
- Add broth, jalapeno and garlic; bring to boil.
- Cover; cook until squash is almost tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in coconut milk, lime juice and curry paste.
- Simmer uncovered until squash is tender and liquid is slightly reduced, about 4 minutes.
- Season to taste with salt.
- Meanwhile, cook noodles in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite.
- Drain noodles.
- Return to pot.
- Add squash mixture and cilantro to noodles; toss to blend.
- Serve.
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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/butternut-squash-and-noodles-with-coconut-lime-and-cilantro-sauce-5340 (may not work)