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Creamy Rigatoni with Grilled Butternut Squash

Date added: June 12, 2008

A decadent smoky pasta dinner.

Grilled butternut squash and sage meet a creme fraiche sauce.

  • Servings: 4 change
  • Calories per serving: 811
  • Prep time: 15
  • Cook time: 25

Ingredients

  • 2 pound butternut squash
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tsp garlic cloves chopped
  • 1 tsp sage chopped
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 1 pound dry penne pasta or rigatoni
  • 1/3 cup white wine
  • 1 cup creme fraiche
  • 4 ounces soft goat cheese
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Recipe Method

1- Peel the squash, cut in half lengthwise, remove fibers and seeds, and cut into 1/2 inch cubes.Steam over boiling water until fork-tender (about 7 minutes) Transfer to bowl and toss with olive oil, garlic and sage.

2- Prepare medium-low fire in grill with lightly oiled vegetable rack in place.

3- Begin boiling salted water for pasta.

4- Grill squash until tender and grill marked, tossing frequently. Remove from grill and keep warm.

5- Toast pine nuts on grill (place in a single layer on heavy aluminum foil) until they begin to color, about two minutes.

6- Add pasta to boiling water and cook until al dente. Drain and put in the bowl you tossed your squash in.

7- Make the sauce: Bring wine to boil in large saucepan. Boil one minute then add creme fraiche and squash. When creme fraiche is dissolved, store in half the goat cheese. Season with salt and pepper.

Divide among 4 plates, sprinkle with pine nuts and remaining goat cheese.

Nutritional Facts

Per serving% Daily Value*
Calories 81141%
Fat 25g38%
Cholesterol 33mg11%
Sodium 1,324mg 55%
Carbohydrates 118g41%

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