Winter Squash Filling

  • 15m Prep Time
  • 1h 0mCook Time
  • 1h 15mReady In

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  • Cuisine : Italian
  • Course : Other

About 1 ¾ cups Use to stuff ravioli or tortellini. We prefer them with the browned butter and sage mixture from Baked Gnudi with Brown Butter and Sage. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking pan with foil.

Ingredients

Servings:
  • 1 medium butternut squash (1½ pounds)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan (2 ounces)
  • ⅛ teaspoon grated or ground nutmeg
  • Salt to taste

Let's Prepare

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  • 1 medium butternut squash (1½ pounds)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan (2 ounces)
  • ⅛ teaspoon grated or ground nutmeg
  • Salt to taste

Let's Cook

  1. Step 1.

    Halve lengthwise: 1 medium butternut squash (1½ pounds)

  2. Step 2.

    Scoop out the seeds and membranes. Place the halves cut side down in the pan. Bake until tender when pierced with a knife, about 1 hour. Let cool slightly, scoop out the pulp, then pass through a ricer or food mill, or puree in a food processor until smooth. You should have about 1 ½ cups (slightly more or less is fine). Mix the squash with: ½ cup grated Parmesan (2 ounces); ⅛ teaspoon grated or ground nutmeg; Salt to taste

  3. Step 3.

    The filling can be covered and refrigerated for up to 4 days.

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