Fettuccine with butternut squash puree

Ingredients

Quantity		Ingredient
1	pounds	Dried fettuccine
2		(to 3) garlic clove(s)
1	medium	Butternut squash
1	tablespoon	Olive oil
2	cans	(14 1/2 oz ea)
		Pasta-ready tomatoes
¾	teaspoon	Salt
¼	teaspoon	Fresh ground pepper

Directions

1. Cook the fettuccine in a large pot of boiling, salted water until tender but still firm, 7-9 min. Drain well.

2. Meanwhile, mince the garlic. Cut the squash in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and strings. Place the squash, cut sides down, on a microwave-safe plate and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on HIGH until tender, 8-10 min.

3. While the squash is cooking, combine the olive oil and garlic in a large frying pan. Cook over medium-high heat until fragrant but not brown, about 1 min. Add the tomatoes with their juices to the pan and simmer 2-3 min.

4. Scoop the squash from its shell and mash with a fork until smooth.

Add the squash puree to the tomatoes and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

5. Puree the sauce in a blender or food processor until smooth.

Return the sauce to the pan. Add the drained fettuccine and toss to heat through.

The 5 in 10 Pasta and Noodle Cookbook 5 Ingredients in 10 Minutes or Less by Nancie McDermott

ISBN 0-688-13475-0

pg 165

Submitted By DIANE LAZARUS On 12-29-95

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