Garlic Squash With Penne
- 1 acorn squash (pumpkin is a good substitute)
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 15 large garlic cloves
- 1 lb dry penne pasta
- 13 cup white wine
- 12 teaspoon salt, to taste
- fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- 23 cup parmesan cheese (plus more for garnish)
- 14 cup chopped walnuts, lightly toasted
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Cut the squash in half and remove the seeds.
- Place the halves on a baking sheet.
- Bake for one hour (or until the flesh is soft).
- Let cool, then spoon out the flesh and finely chop.
- About 1/2 hour after squash has begun baking, roast the garlic.
- Toss together oil and garlic and place it in an oven-proof dish.
- Bake the garlic, uncovered, for approximately 30 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Cook the pasta in salted water.
- Reserve 3/4 cup of drained pasta water.
- While the pasta cooks, spoon the roasted garlic with its oil into a large skillet.
- Add the wine and the reserved pasta water and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Let boil for approximately 2 minutes.
- Add the chopped squash, and boil for three more minutes.
- Remove from the heat.
- Strain the pasta, add it to the sauce and stir.
- Add the salt, pepper and parmesan.
- Toss.
- Sprinkle with the lightly toasted walnuts.
acorn, olive oil, garlic, penne pasta, white wine, salt, fresh ground black pepper, parmesan cheese, walnuts
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/garlic-squash-with-penne-147993 (may not work)