Afghani Squash Casserole

9 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 lb. winter squash, peeled and cut into 2 1/2-inch cubes
  • 4 cups spaghetti sauce
  • 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt
  • 1 Tbs. minced fresh mint, or 1 tsp. dried, plus extra for garnish
  • 1/4 cup minced scallions
  • 1 tsp. salt

Directions

  1. 1
    Bring 4 quarts of water to a rapid boil over high heat, add squash and cook about 25 minutes, or until tender but not mushy.
  2. 2
    Remove from heat, drain and set aside.
  3. 3
    Meanwhile, heat spaghetti sauce over medium heat, and add cinnamon, cloves and pepper.
  4. 4
    Cook 10 minutes, or until sauce reduces to about 3 cups.
  5. 5
    Mix yogurt with mint, scallions and salt, and set aside.
  6. 6
    Place squash in serving dish, and pour spaghetti sauce over top, leaving some squash uncovered.
  7. 7
    Drizzle with yogurt sauce, and garnish with mint leaves.

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