I was first introduced to the heavenly butternut squash and sauteed leeks combo when making homemade pizzas at Saltbox Farm (add pancetta to elevate to an even higher cloud). I loved the combo so much that for this pasta dish, I made a pasta sauce with san marzano tomatoes, a touch of cream, then added the sauteed leeks and butternut squash. Yum! I might have to make this one a weekly staple.
butternut squash and sauteed leeks make a great combo over pasta
once you soften the butternut squash throw it in a pan with your sauteed leeks, then add your san marzano tomatoes and touch of cream
Made a delicious pasta sauce w tomatoes, a touch of cream, sautéed leeks and butternut squash
Pasta with Butternut Squash and Sauteed Leeks
Author: A Day in the Bite
Recipe type: Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
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Serves: 4
I was first introduced to the heavenly butternut squash and sauteed leeks combo when making homemade pizzas at Saltbox Farm (add pancetta to elevate to an even higher cloud). I loved the combo so much that for this pasta dish, I made a pasta sauce with san marzano tomatoes, a touch of cream, then added the sauteed leeks and butternut squash. Yum! I might have to make this one a weekly staple.
Ingredients
- 1 large can of San Marzano tomatoes whole then crush with hands
- 2 leeks chopped
- 2 cups of butternut squash peeled and cut into cubes
- 2 TB olive oil
- ½ cup of heavy cream or milk
- Parmesan or Pecorino cheese and fresh basil
Instructions
- boil butternut squash until tender but firm consistency (or but butternut squash in bowl in microwave about 2-5 minutes)
- heat pan medium heat with olive oil and add leeks (add pancetta optional)
- saute leeks until translucent
- add tomatoes and cream
- add squash then simmer until all the flavors blend
- salt and pepper to taste
- ladle sauce over pasta and garnish with cheese and torn basil leaves
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