Squash and Pasta Toss squash recipe post

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This is a real comfort dish.

 

"Squash and Pasta Toss"

 

2 Tblspns. olive oil

1 large onion chopped

2 cloves garlic minced

3 cups butternut squash diced in 1/2 inch cubes

4 cups vegetable broth

1 cup orzo or acini de pepe pasta (orzo looks like rice and acini looks like mini round balls)

1/2 cup grated parmesan or romano cheese

2 Tblspns. fresh chopped parsley or cilantro

salt & pepper to taste

*(optional - add a sprinkle of Mrs. Dash or Spike before serving)

 

 

In skillet heat 2 Tblspn. olive oil and saute onion for about 6 mins or until slightly turning brown. Add garlic and cook another 30 seconds.

Add squash and stir. Add 1/2 cup of broth and simmer over med. heat until liquid is absorbed and squash is just tender but not mushy.

While squash is simmering bring balance of broth to a boil in another pan and add the pasta when broth boils. Boil until done about 8 mins. and pour off excess liquid.

Combine squash mixture with pasta and toss. Heat through. Pour into a bowl, toss with cheese, basil or cilantro and salt & pepper and serve.

 

NOTE!!!!! Be careful cutting the squash now."I guarantee you, this place willblow your mind."Source: Norman WhitfieldPsychedelic Shack"I guarantee you, this place willblow your mind."Source: Norman WhitfieldPsychedelic Shack

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