Cheddar-y Squash Orecchiette
with Crunchy-Topped Balsamic Salad
Cooking time
20 minutes
Servings
4
Calories
850 /serving
If there’s one thing busy parents want to avoid, it’s the melt down at the end of the day. The melted cheese on these pasta plates, along with a creamy sauce and a good dose of veg, should preempt any issues with a hangry family.
We will send you:
- 300g Diced butternut squash
- 1 Head of curly leaf lettuce
- 30ml Minced garlic
- 450g Orecchiette
- 30ml Vegetable demi-glace
- 50g Nuts & Seeds salad topper
- 30ml Balsamic vinegar
- 7g Honey
- 50g Grated aged cheddar
- 180ml Heavy cream
Contains: Cashews • Milk • Soy • Sulphites • Wheat
You will need:
Large high-sided pan
Large pot
Oil
Salt & pepper (S&P)
Strainer
Whisk
2 tbsp Butter
Total Fat
39 g
Saturated Fat
18 g
Sodium
220 mg
Total Carb
101 g
Sugars
15 g
Protein
25 g
Fibre
7 g
Preparation
Boil the pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the pasta; stir gently to separate.
- Boil, 9 to 11 min., until al dente.
- Reserving 1 cup cooking water, drain and toss with a drizzle of oil to prevent sticking.
Cook the squash & make the sauce
- Meanwhile, in a large, high-sided pan, heat a drizzle of oil on medium.
- Add the garlic and squash. Sauté, 2 to 3 min., until partially cooked.
- Add the demi-glace, ½ cup water and S&P. Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, 4 to 5 min., until tender.
- Add the cream and simmer, 1 to 2 min., until slightly reduced.
Make the salad
- Meanwhile, separate the lettuce leaves; tear the leaves.
- In a large bowl, whisk the vinegar, honey, a drizzle of oil and S&P.
- Add the lettuce and salad topper; toss well.
Combine the pasta
- To the pan, add the pasta and cook, stirring often, 1 to 2 min., until creamy.
- Off the heat, add ½ the cheese and 2 tbsp butter; stir well.
- If the sauce seems dry, gradually add the reserved cooking water until you achieve your desired consistency.
Plate your dish
- Divide the pasta between your plates.
- Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Serve the salad on the side. Bon appétit!
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