Delicata Pesto Pasta

Ingredients:

  • Delicata Squash, peeled, de-seeded, and cut small (2 med.)
  • Parsley, Flat (1 cup)
  • Walnuts (.75 cups)
  • Pasta (1 lb.)
  • Walnut Oil (.5 cups)
  • Garlic, minced (1.5 tsp.)
  • Olive Oil (2 tbsp. + .25 cups)
  • Sea Salt
  • Black Pepper
  • Sage, dried (1 tsp.)
  • Parmesan (.5 cups)

Directions:

  1. Toss Squash in 2 tbsp. Olive Oil, 1 tsp. Salt, and 1 tsp. Black Pepper.
  2. Place on baking sheer covered in foil and cooke at 425 degrees for 20-25 minutes, flipping once.
  3. Combine Walnuts, Parsley, Garlic, and Sage in food processor until coarsely chopped.
  4. Add Walnut Oil, 1 tsp. Salt and .5 tsp. Black Pepper. Process until smooth
  5. Boil Pasta.
  6. Drain Pasta and reserve .25 cups of the water.
  7. Mix reserved water, food processor contents, and Parmesan.
  8. Combine Pasta, Squash, and pesto sauce.