Butternut Squash, Spinach and Rosemary Pasta with Original Blue

3 TablespoonsButter
1 ¼ cupsFinely chopped onion
3 cupsPeeled and cubed butternut squash (1/2" - 3/4")
2 teaspoonsChopped fresh rosemary, divided
½ cupDry white wine
4 cupsTightly packed baby spinach leaves (about 4 ounces)
¼ cupVegetarian or chicken stock
½ cupHeavy cream
½ cupFreshly grated Parmesan cheese
⅓ cupPt. Reyes Original Blue cheese
1 poundPasta (bowties or penne recommended)

 

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

Toss cubed butternut squash in olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and spread evenly on a cookie sheet.

Roast in the oven for 20 minutes, until slightly caramelized. (Can be done ahead.)

Put large, heavy pot on medium heat and melt butter. Sauté onions in butter till tender, about 5 minutes.

Add 1-1/2 teaspoons of the rosemary. Coat with butter and sauté 5 minutes or until soft.

Add wine and simmer about 1 minute, till wine evaporates.

Stir in stock, cream, and Parmesan cheese.

Season to taste with salt and pepper, simmer on low heat.

In a separate pot cook pasta until ad dente. Then drain.

Put pasta into a serving bowl. Gently fold in the hot sauce and squash. To finish, add spinach, blue cheese, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon rosemary. Serve.


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