Spicy Squash Pasta

Name: Spicy Squash Pasta
Ingredients: 2 pounds autumn squash, such as sugar pumpkin, calabaza, or butternut; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 small garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme; 1 teaspoon thinly sliced fresh sage; 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary; 1 pound perciatelli or bucatini; 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus leaves for garnish; 3/4 cup fresh ricotta cheese; Finely grated Parmesan cheese

12 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

2 pounds autumn squash, such as sugar pumpkin, calabaza, or butternut
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 small garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon thinly sliced fresh sage
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 pound perciatelli or bucatini
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus leaves for garnish
3/4 cup fresh ricotta cheese
Finely grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

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1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. If using pumpkin or calabaza, cut into wedges; if using butternut squash, cut in half. Remove seeds; reserve for another use. Drizzle with oil; season with salt and pepper. Place squash, cut side up, on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake 10 minutes. Flip squash; bake until very tender, 40 to 50 minutes more. Let cool slightly, about 10 minutes. Scoop flesh into a medium bowl; discard skins.
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2. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, a large pinch of salt, red pepper flakes, and 3/4 teaspoon each thyme, sage, and rosemary. Cook, stirring, until garlic is golden and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add squash; cook, stirring and mashing with a spoon, until heated through.
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3. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt. Add pasta; cook until al dente. Drain well. Heat remaining oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cooked pasta, parsley, and remaining thyme, sage, and rosemary. Season with salt. Toss to combine; cook until heated through.
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4. Divide pasta evenly among serving bowls. Top with squash mixture and ricotta, dividing evenly. Garnish with parsley; drizzle with oil. Serve with Parmesan.