Franco's Pasta with Winter Squash and Potatoes

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Franco's Pasta with Winter Squash and Potatoes

Recipe By : COOKING LIVE SHOW #CL8731
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cooking Live Pasta
Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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5 -6 quarts water
3/4 pound squash -- peeled and cut
into 3/4-inch cubes -- about 2 cups
1 large yellow-fleshed potato -- peeled
and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 -3 tbsps salt plus coarse sea salt
14 -16 ounces spaghetti
1 -2 garlic cloves -- chopped
1 small piece of hot red pepper or chili pepper -- to taste
2 tbsps chopped Italian parsley
2 -3 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano -- (optional)


Bring water to a rolling boil. Add the squash, potato and the salt.
Cook for 2 minutes, add the pasta, and cook until it offers
considerable resistance to the tooth, about three quarters the
recommended cooking time.

While the pasta is cooking, put the garlic, hot pepper, and
parsley in a large non-stick skillet and drizzle with 1
tablespoon extra virgin olive oil. Place the skillet over
moderate heat and when the garlic begins to sizzle remove
from heat.

Drain the pasta and the vegetables, reserving 2 cups of
the cooking water. Put the drained pasta and vegetables
in the skillet with the garlic and add 1 cup pasta cooking
water. Cook over highest heat, stirring until the pasta is
cooked, surrounded by a creamy sauce. Add more
cooking water if the sauce dries out.

Serve the pasta on bowls, topped with a drizzle of olive
oil and cheese.

Yield: 4-6 serving

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