Thick, al dente bucatini pasta in a creamy sauce of roast squash, red bell pepper, cashews, chipotle, tomato and onions. Double carbs….yes. Actually quadruple. But with all that veg, you’re marching right into your 5 a day. So you’re good to go. Besides, double carbs are no longer a sin. They’re back in.
Bucatini with Smoky Chipotle Squash
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
30
minutesTotal time
40
minutesIngredients
300g Butternut Squash, chopped
1 Red Bell Pepper, chopped
1 Small Red Onion, chopped
80g Cashew Nuts, blitzed or crushed
400ml Water
1 Tbsp Chipotle Paste
100ml Tomato Passata
Sunflower Oil
Bucatini pasta for 4 people
Parmesan or a vegan alternative
Directions
- Soak cashews in 400ml of boiling water with chipotle paste for 30 mins
- Preheat oven to 200c or 180c (fan)
- Roast the chopped veg with some oil for about 30 mins or until caramelised.
- Combine roast veg, cashew nuts, chipotle liquid, passata and blend.
- Add 2 Tbsp of sunflower oil and blend again
- Season with plenty of salt and pepper
- Cook pasta al dente
- Serve with crispy kale and parmesan