Sunday, March 31, 2019

Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta with Shrimp/ Prawn



Ingredients:- 

  1. 250g of spaghetti (or your favorite pasta)
  2. 4 garlic cloves, minced
  3. 1 medium size butternut squash, peeled and diced
  4. 12 medium peeled and deveined shrimps/ prawns, season with salt
  5. 2 cups of water (or chicken broth) #I use prawn broth (combined prawn head and shell, add 2.5 cups of water, boiled, turn to low heat and simmer for 25 minutes
  6. 4 slices low fat cheese
  7. Salt
  8. Dry parsley
  9. Parmesan cheese powder


Cooking Method:-
* Cook spaghetti according to the package directions, drained
* Heat oil over medium low heat, add some minced garlic saute till light brown
* Add in shrimps/ prawns, keep turning until it is cooked. Take out, set aside for later
* Heat oil over medium high heat, add butternut squash and minced garlic, saute about 5 minutes
* Add water (chicken of prawn broth), bring to boil
* Turn to low heat, simmer until the butterbut squash is softened, turn off
* Allow to cool slightly, use hand blender to blend until smooth
* Add in cheese slices, spaghetti and shrimps/ prawns, mixed well and season to taste with salt
* Garnish with dry parsley and parmesan cheese powder, serve and enjoy.

Recipe by Vy
Vy's Kitchen




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