Tagliatelle With Squash Chili Ricotta Recipes

TAGLIATELLE WITH SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Place squash in a large bowl and drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Arrange squash, skin-side down, on a baking sheet and bake until tender, 50 to 60 minutes. Let cool slightly.
• When squash is cool enough to handle, remove skins and any burnt tips using a paring knife. Cut squash pieces into thirds and set aside.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add 1/2 cup salt and return to a boil.
• Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large high-sided nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sage; cook until garlic is toasted. Add squash and cook, without stirring, until it begins to caramelize, about 5 minutes. Add vegetable stock and garam masala; let simmer.
• Add tagliatelle to boiling water; cook, according to package directions, until al dente; drain, reserving 1/4 cup pasta cooking water.
• Remove garlic and sage from skillet; add pasta. If sauce seems too dry, add pasta cooking water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until sauce coats pasta. Add chives, parsley, and cheese; cook for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Transfer pasta to a large bowl or serving platter; garnish with crushed cookies, pepper, and cheese. Serve immediately.

SUMMER SQUASH 'PASTA' WITH RICOTTA

Steps:

• Using a vegetable peeler, peel one strip off of the first squash, lengthwise. Discard first strip (since it's all skin). Rotating the squash, continue peeling the squash so each strip has a thin sliver of skin. Once there is no skin left, use the peeler to slice around the remainder of the squash until you hit the seeds. Repeat with other two squashes.
• In a large pan over medium heat, heat enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, and cook for 2-3 minutes. Once the garlic starts to turn golden, add the slivers of squash and a dash of salt and pepper. Using tongs, toss to coat and drizzle a little more oil if the squash looks dry. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the slivers start to wilt. At this point, add the tomatoes and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
• Remove the pan from heat and immediately stir in ricotta and fresh basil. Use the tongs to work the ricotta into a sauce, ensuring each strand of squash is coated.
• Serve immediately or at room temperature.