Butternut Squash Noodles With Prosciutto And Sage Recipes

Steps:

• Cut the butternut squash in half lengthwise to remove the seeds and strings. Peel the skin using a paring knife and cut the squash into small cubes.
• Place the olive oil and shallots in a deep skillet over medium heat. When the shallots begin to color, add the squash and season with salt and pepper. Saute a few minutes to lightly caramelize the surface of the cubes. Add the bay leaf, nutmeg, sage, and chicken broth. Cover the pan and cook until the squash is tender but still holding its shape, about 8 minutes.
• Puree the sauce with a standard or immersion blender and serve with potato gnocchi. Top with grated cheese and chopped chestnuts before serving. If desired, fry some sage and shallots in olive oil to garnish.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. In 15x10-inch pan, arrange squash in single layer; sprinkle with salt and pepper. In separate 15x10-inch pan, place proscuitto. Place pans on separate oven racks in oven; bake 15 minutes or until prosciutto is crispy. Remove prosciutto from oven; set aside. Bake squash 10 minutes longer or until tender. Sprinkle with sage; set aside.
• Meanwhile, make gnudi. In large bowl, stir 3/4 cup of the flour and all remaining gnudi ingredients until well blended. Line cookie sheet with plastic wrap. Divide dough in half. On work surface dusted with remaining flour, shape each half into 12-inch log. Cut logs into 1/2-inch slices; place on cookie sheet. Refrigerate 15 minutes.
• In 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, heat 3 quarts water to boiling; add gnudi. Boil 4 minutes or until all gnudi rise to surface. Remove with slotted spoon; drain.
• In 12-inch skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add squash mixture to oil. Cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until heated through; stir in gnudi. Remove from heat; top with prosciutto. Serve warm.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place butternut squash on a rimmed baking sheet and toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil; season with salt. Transfer to oven and roast until squash is browned and tender, about 15 minutes.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Generously salt water and return to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, according to package directions. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Set pasta and reserved cooking liquid aside.
• Meanwhile, heat remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add pancetta and cook until just crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Add shallots, crushed red pepper, and sage. Cook until shallots are soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Add penne and squash and toss gently, adding reserved pasta cooking liquid as necessary to moisten.
• Add cheese and black pepper and cook, tossing gently, until pasta and squash are heated through. Serve immediately with more grated cheese, if desired.