Butternut Squash Sauce with Sage

Name: Butternut Squash Sauce with Sage
Prep time: 38 min
Cook time: 38 min
Total time: 38 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 bay leaf; 1 large butternut squash, about 1 1/2 pounds; 6 servings Chopped chestnuts, for garnish; 237 milliliters chicken broth; 6 fresh sage leaves, cut in thin strips; 1 pinch Pinch ground nutmeg; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 118 milliliters freshly grated Pecorino Romano; 6 servings Salt and pepper; 2 shallots, minced

Butternut Squash Sauce with Sage might be a good recipe to expand your sauce recipe box. One serving contains 141 calories, 4g of protein, and 7g of fat. This recipe serves 6. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, primal, and vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 38 minutes. Head to the store and pick up chicken broth, sage leaves, chestnuts, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

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Cut the butternut squash in half lengthwise to remove the seeds and strings. Peel the skin using a paring knife and cut the squash into small cubes.

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Squash

Seeds

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Knife

Place the olive oil and shallots in a deep skillet over medium heat. When the shallots begin to color, add the squash and season with salt and pepper.

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Salt And Pepper

Olive Oil

Shallot

Squash

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Frying Pan

Saute a few minutes to lightly caramelize the surface of the cubes.

Add the bay leaf, nutmeg, sage, and chicken broth. Cover the pan and cook until the squash is tender but still holding its shape, about 8 minutes.

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Chicken Broth

Bay Leaves

Nutmeg

Squash

Sage

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Frying Pan

Puree the sauce with a standard or immersion blender and serve with potato gnocchi. Top with grated cheese and chopped chestnuts before serving. If desired, fry some sage and shallots in olive oil to garnish.

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Gnocchi