Name: Butternut Squash and Chorizo Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon chili flakes; 1 medium onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1 inch chorizo sausage cut; 1 inch butternut squash and cubes; 1 teaspoon thyme; 8 ounces cavatelli pasta; 0.25 cup pecorino cheese

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Method

15 steps · 45 min

01
Heat Oil and Chili
Heat the 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat, then add the 1 teaspoon of chili flakes. Let them sizzle for a moment to release their aroma.
02
Sauté Chorizo
Add the 1 inch of cut chorizo sausage to the pan. Sauté, breaking it up with a spoon, until the sausage starts to crisp and release its bright red oils into the pan.
03
Add Onion and Garlic
Stir in the chopped medium onion and 2 cloves of minced garlic. Continue to sauté for a few minutes, until the onion softens and becomes translucent.
04
Season
Season the mixture generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
05
Add Squash
Add the 1 inch of cubed butternut squash to the pan and stir everything together, making sure the squash is coated in the chorizo oil and spices.
06
Stir in Thyme
Stir in the 1 teaspoon of chopped fresh thyme.
07
Sauté Squash Uncovered
Sauté the squash mixture, uncovered, for about 5 minutes. The edges of the squash might start to brown slightly.
08
Boil Pasta Water
While the squash cooks, get a large pot of salted water on to boil for the pasta.
09
Cover and Cook Squash
Cover the pan and continue to sauté the squash mixture for another 5 minutes. This helps the squash steam and become tender.
10
Check Squash Doneness
Uncover the pan and check the squash for doneness. It should be tender enough to pierce easily with a fork but still hold its shape. If it's still too firm, cook for a few more minutes, checking often.
11
Transfer to Bowl
Once the squash is tender, transfer the entire mixture to a large serving bowl.
12
Add Cooked Pasta
Cook the 8 ounces of cavatelli pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well, then add it directly to the serving bowl with the squash and chorizo.
13
Toss with Cheese
Add the 1/4 cup of grated Pecorino cheese to the bowl and toss everything together until the pasta and squash are evenly coated.
14
Loosen with Pasta Water
If the mixture seems a little dry, add a splash or two of the reserved pasta cooking water, stirring it in until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
15
Serve
Serve immediately, with extra grated cheese passed around at the table.

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Nutrition

Per serving% reference intake

Nutrition per serving, with share of an adult's daily reference intake
Nutrient	Amount per serving	Share of reference intake
Energy	329kcal	16%
Fat	10g	14%
Carbohydrate	50g	19%
of which sugars

Allergens

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The 14 regulated allergens2 present · 1 uncertain

Allergen status for this recipe, for each of the fourteen regulated allergens
Allergen	Status
Gluten	Contains
Milk	Contains
Sulphites

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Method

Heat Oil and Chili

Sauté Chorizo

Add Onion and Garlic

Season

Add Squash

Stir in Thyme

Sauté Squash Uncovered

Boil Pasta Water

Cover and Cook Squash

Check Squash Doneness

Transfer to Bowl

Add Cooked Pasta

Toss with Cheese

Loosen with Pasta Water

Serve

Nutrition

Allergens

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