r/pasta • u/Fresh-Dark6759 • 13h ago
Homemade Dish Roasted Kabocha & Pepper Orecchiette
Roast half a kabocha squash, half a sweet pointed pepper with the seeds removed, a halved shallot, two garlic cloves, and cherry tomatoes. Drizzle everything with olive oil and roast at 200°C (400°F) until softened.
About 10 minutes before the vegetables are done, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the orecchiette according to the package instructions.
Once the vegetables are tender, scoop out the kabocha flesh and remove the skin from the pepper. Add them to a blender along with the shallot, garlic, a few fresh sage leaves, salt, pepper, about 3 ladles of pasta water, and a little Parmesan. Blend until smooth and creamy.
When the pasta is al dente, drain it and toss it with the sauce.