Orecchiette with Roasted Butternut Squash, Kale, and Caramelized Red Onion
★★★★★
PREP TIME
15 minutes
COOK TIME
1 hour
SERVES
4
Ingredients
1
large butternut squash, cut into small cubes, divided
4 tablespoons
olive oil, divided
1 pinch
cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon
nutmeg
1
red onion, sliced thinly
1/2 pound
orecchiette
1 or 2
large cloves garlic, minced
2 cups
chicken broth, divided
1 bunch
kale
1/2 cup
white wine
1/2 cup
heavy cream
1 ounce
goat cheese, optional
1 tablespoon
chopped sage
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425° F. Toss all but 1 cup of the butternut squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, pepper, a pinch of cayenne pepper, and the nutmeg. Roast until butternut squash pieces are tender and caramelized, about 30 minutes. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium saucepan over low heat. Cook sliced red onions until caramelized, about 30 minutes. Set aside.
- Heat a pot of water over high heat until boiling. Salt water generously. Cook orecchiette according to package instructions until al dente.
- Meanwhile, heat another tablespoon of olive oil in a heavy pan over medium-high heat. Cook the remaining cup of butternut squash for approximately 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute. Add 1/2 cup of the chicken broth and cook until broth is almost completely absorbed.
- Remove the middle stems from the kale and roughly chop the leaves. Add kale to butternut squash and stir until kale has softened. Add caramelized red onions.
- Add white wine and cook for 2 minutes. Add remaining chicken broth and reduce, about 10 minutes.
- Turn heat to low and add the heavy cream. When the pasta is al dente, add it to the pan with the sauce. Add the roasted butternut squash.
- Loosen sauce with pasta water if needed. Sprinkle with goat cheese (optional), sage, and Parmesan cheese.
