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Orecchiette with Roasted Butternut Squash, Kale, and Caramelized Red Onion

Orecchiette with Roasted Butternut Squash, Kale, and Caramelized Red Onion

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    brooke's kitchen's Notes: This recipe is for the butternut squash lover! It was inspired by a pasta dish that I had at an Italian restaurant in Charlottesville (which is outstanding if you are ever in the area - Tavola...

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Serves 4

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Toss all but 1 cup of butternut squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, pepper, pinch of cayenne pepper, and nutmeg. Roast until butternut squash are tender and caramelized, about 30 minutes. Set aside.

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  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium saucepan over low heat. Cook sliced red onions until caramelized, about 30 minutes. Set aside.

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  3. Heat a pot of water over high heat until boiling. Salt water generously. Cook orecchiette according to package instructions, until al dente.

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  4. Meanwhile, heat one tablespoon 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 chicken broth and cook until broth is almost completely absorbed.

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  5. Remove middle stem from kale and roughly chop. Add kale to butternut squash and stir until kale has softened. Add caramelized red onions.

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  6. Add white wine and cook for 2 minutes. Add remaining chicken broth and reduce, about 10 minutes.

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  7. Turn heat to low and add heavy cream. When pasta is al dente, add it to the pan with the sauce. Add roasted butternut squash.

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  8. Loosen sauce with pasta water if needed. Sprinkle with goat cheese (optional), parmesan cheese, and sage.

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