Squash Tagliatelle

History

To showcase their culinary skills, Canadians use their own squash. Butternut squash or also called Canada Crooneck is a very old and very rare squash. It is also recognized and is distinguished by its superior taste and texture to conventional Butternut. Butternut squash is highly prized for the preparation of Canadian dishes. This type of squash has a long, thin, brittle neck for handling in conventional agriculture. Therefore, its commercial cultivation has long ceased.

Ingredients :

• A butternut squash
• tagliatelle
• A cup of pre-blanched fava beans
• A chopped onion
• 3 cloves of garlic
• Fresh thyme
• A cup of vegetable broth
• sage leaves
• Crushed peppers (optional)
• Parmesan cheese
• Olive oil
• Salt
• Pepper

Preparation :

Cut the squash into 2 equal parts, following its length. Deseed them, then cut them into a grid. You can add the onion, the 2 cloves of garlic as well as the thyme in the cavity. Finally, finish with the seasoning of our preparation: a little salt and pepper, according to your taste.

Bake at 350° for 45 minutes. In addition to this delay, take the dish out of your oven. Empty the inside until you get the peel. Roughly chop then set aside. On the other side, take a frying pan and place it over low heat. Heat some oil. Add the crushed peppers and a clove of garlic.

What does butternut squash do for our health?

In addition to being an essential ingredient in winter, butternut squash is a food with a low caloric intake. It also has the advantage of being less sweet with its unctuous and sweet taste. Among other things, it is one of the best allies during the winter detox.

Butternut squash is also rich in fiber, antioxidants and vitamins A & C. This is why it helps you stay healthy and thus strengthen your immune systems during the winter season. It also prevents all diseases related to old age.

Also, butternut squash is a real source of beta-carotene. Just like the carrot, it guarantees you a nice complexion all year round. Consuming butternut squash means being beautiful, fit and above all in perfect health. What happiness, right?