Butternut Purée Pasta

recipe

• Step 1
  Wash the squash & cut it in half lengthwise.
• Step 2
  Scoop out the seeds. Slice, then cube the squash, leaving skin on.
• Step 3
  Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cubed squash & cook for 20 min, or until fork tender.
• Step 4
  Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
• Step 5
  When the squash is ready, drain & set it aside.
• Step 6
  Add a drizzle of olive oil to the same pot over medium heat. Then add the minced or crushed garlic. Cook for 1 min, stirring frequently.
• Step 7
  Add the squash, salt, pepper, cream & half the parmesan to the pot.
• Step 8
  Stir until the mixture becomes creamy. If too thick, add a little water. Remove from heat.
• Step 9
  Using an immersion blender, blend the squash mixture until it's a smooth purée. Add the cooked, drained pasta to the butternut sauce.
• Step 10
  Serve topped with the remaining parmesan. Yum!