Pasta with caramelised squash and onion
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This pasta with caramelised butternut squash and onion is lovely, vegan dish, which is surprisingly filling. You can use gluten-free pasta, and for a vegetarian version add crumbled feta or grated Parmesan. Serve it with a crispy, green salad.
Ingredients
- ½ butternut squash
- 1 sprig rosemary, leaves only
- 1 red onion
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp chilli flakes
- 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- ½ tsp muscovado sugar
- 200g pasta of your choice
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Peel and cut the squash into 2cm cubes.
- Thinly slice the onion. Chop the rosemary leaves.
- Heat half of the oil in a large, non-stick frying pan and gently fry the onion until soft. Add half of the balsamic vinegar and the sugar and stir until the onion has caramelised. Remove the onion to a plate.
- Add the remaining oil to the pan, then the squash cubes and rosemary. Fry them for about 10 minutes, stirring regularly. Season with salt and pepper.
- When they are soft and golden, add the garlic and chilli. Stir 2 minutes, then add the balsamic vinegar and the same amount of water. Keep stirring gently for a minute or so, the add the caramelised onion and mix well.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta following the instructions on the packet. Drain and keep warm.
- When the squash is sticky, add it to the pasta and toss well.
- Serve with fresh herbs and plenty of freshly ground pepper. For a vegetarian version, add Parmesan or feta.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Everyday - Lunch - Main - Pasta - Quick & Easy - Supper
- Cuisines: - Italian
- Ingredients: - Other Vegetables
- Health and Diet: - Dairy Free - Egg Free - Gluten Free - Healthy - High Fibre - Nut Free - Vegan
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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