Winter Squash Pasta with Asparagus
Cook Time | 30 minutes |
Servings |
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon oregano basil or sage
- 3 cups butternut squash cut into small cubes
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Salt and pepper
- 2-3 cups chicken broth (for more protein use bone broth)
- 12 ounces whole wheat pasta
- 1 bunch asparagus
- ¼ cup finely grated parmesan
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Chop onion and butternut squash and add olive oil to a large pan with a lid. Add onion and sautee until softened.
- Add oregano, salt, pepper and butternut squash. Stir to combine and pour in broth. Cover and bring to a simmer.
- In the meantime, wash and cut ends off of asparagus. Cut stalks into bite sized pieces.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook to desired doneness.
- When squash is fork tender, transfer contents to a blender and blend until smooth. Return to the pan and keep covered with heat on low.
- Drain pasta and add to squash sauce. Toss in asparagus. Top with grated parmesan and serve.
Recipe Notes
Recipe by Jennifer Schlub.
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