Butternut Squash Carbonara with Ham
Author/ Συγγραφέας: Katerina
Recipe type/ Τύπος Πιάτου: Main Course
Serves: 4
- 1 kilo / 2 lb butternut squash flesh
- 200 gr./ 4 oz. ham, cut in cubes
- 1 tbsp fresh sage, finely chopped
- 1 rosemary sprig
- Salt and pepper
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 cups chicken or vegetables stock
- 500 gr. / 18 oz. linguini
- 3 tbsp parmigiano Reggiano + (the rind of the parmigiano piece, optional)
- Olive oil
- Take 400 gr. / 14 oz. of the squash flesh and put it in a preheated oven at 175°C/ 350° F until it becomes soft.
- In a deep skillet pour 3 to 4 tbsp of olive oil.
- In medium/high heat sauté the onion, garlic and the rest 600 gr. / 21 oz. of the squash for about 5 minutes.
- Add the stock and the cheese rind and bring to boil.
- Add salt and pepper and the sage and rosemary.
- Reduce heat and simmer until the squash becomes soft.
- In the meantime in another skillet sauté the ham until it takes a nice color.
- Remove and set aside.
- When the squash is ready either puree it in your blender or with an immersion blender puree the squash inside your skillet.
- Add the 3 tbsp of parmigiano and let it melt.
- By now also the rind of the cheese will be melted as well.
- Serve squash sauce over linguini topped with roasted squash and ham.
- You can add more pepper or more cheese on top.
Recipe by Culinary Flavors at https://www.culinaryflavors.gr/butternut-squash-carbonara-with-ham/
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