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Spaghetti

Cauliflower and Butternut Squash Carbonara

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Recipe featured on damndelicious.net, adapted by My Saratoga Kitchen Table

Makes 4 servings
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min

Ingredients
*All ingredients are currently available at the farmers’ market
● 8 ounces spaghetti*
● 2 large eggs*
● 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan*
● 4 slices bacon*, diced
● 2 cloves garlic*, minced
● Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
● 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves*

For the roasted cauliflower and butternut squash:
● 16 ounces cauliflower florets*
● ½ a butternut squash*, peeled and cubed
● 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil*
● 3 cloves garlic*, minced
● 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves*
● Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
  2. Place cauliflower florets and butternut squash cubes in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Add olive oil, garlic and thyme; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Gently toss to combine.
  3. Place into oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and golden brown; set aside.
  4. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; reserve 1/2 cup water and drain well.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and Parmesan; set aside.
  6. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes; reserve excess fat.
  7. Stir in garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to low.
  8. Working quickly, stir in cauliflower, pasta and egg mixture, and gently toss to combine; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add reserved pasta water, one tablespoon at a time, cooking until desired consistency is reached.
  9. Serve immediately, garnished with thyme, if desired.
Photo courtesy of Pattie Garrett

Spaghetti with Sausage, Spinach & Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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Adapted from recipe by Lindsay Funston on Delish.com, shared by Courtney Kramer

Makes 4 servings

 

Ingredients

*Ingredients currently available

  • 12 oz. spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil*
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped*
  • ¾  lbs. cooked Italian sausage links, sliced*
  • 3 cups of baby spinach*
  • ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • ¾ cup of chicken broth
  • ¾ cup of heavy cream*
  • Kosher salt for seasoning
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Freshly grated Parmesan, for garnish*

 

Directions:

  1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain and return to pot.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Cook garlic until fragrant, 1 minute. Add sausage, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes and cook until sausage is browned and spinach is cooked, 3 to 5 minutes. Add chicken broth and heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Let thicken until sauce is creamy, then add spaghetti to skillet and toss until fully coated. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Garnish with Parmesan and serve.