My second recipe in this series is a delectable dish featuring one of my favorites, Butternut squash!
SKILLET SQUASH PASTA
What you need:
- 2 thick bacon slices, diced
- 5 tbsp. olive oil, divided
- 1 medium butternut squal, seeded, peeled and diced (3 1/2 cups)
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 large green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 (16-oz.) pkg. fettuccine
- 4 oz. finely shredded parmesan cheese
What you need to do:
1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bacon, cook 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp and browned. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Reserve 1 tabelspoon of the drippings in skillet.
2. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil to skillet and place over medium heat. Add squash; cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until golden brown. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in broth, green onions and reserved bacon. reduce heat to medium-low; cook 12-15 minutes or until squash is JUST tender.
3. Meanwhile, cook pasta al dente according to package directions; drain. Place pasta in a large serving bowl. Add squash minture, remaining 1/4 cup oil, and salt and pepper to taste; toss gently to coat. Serve immediately and top with Parmesan.
Serves about 6.
This is a great side dish to add to those steaks you make on the barbie.
Enjoy!
See you tomorrow with recipe #3!!
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xo
Food Diva