Twirled Pasta with Butternut Squash & Gorgonzola using a Thermomix
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Imagine a dish that dances between autumn and indulgence: Fusilli with pumpkin cream and gorgonzola. This delightful pasta dish is like a warm hug on a chilly evening, where the luscious red kuri squash mingles with the earthy notes of sage and the creamy, tangy gorgonzola, creating a symphony of flavors that will make your taste buds sing! Did you know that the red kuri squash, known for its vibrant orange hue and sweet flavor, is a staple in Japanese cuisine? It’s said that the gorgonzola cheese dates back to the 9th century in Italy, making this dish not just a meal, but a delicious journey through time and culture. So grab your fork and dive into this culinary masterpiece that celebrates the best of fall's harvest!
Ingredients
- 800 g Butternut squash
- 20 g Olive oil
- 3 Pinch(es) Salt
- 1 Pinch(es) Pepper
- 1500 g Water
- 320 g Fusilli
- 100 g Gorgonzola
- 20 g Parmesan cheese
Steps
Butternut Squash Puree
- Cut into cubes, and add 800 g of butternut squash in the food processor bowl.
- Add 20 g of olive oil, 1 pinch(es) of salt, 1 pinch(es) of pepper in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 20:00min / 100°C / Speed 1.
- Mix manual: 30sec / 0°C / Speed 5.
- Setaside the preparation content at a bowl.
Pasta Cooking
- Wash the food processor bowl.
- Add 1500 g of water, 2 pinch(es) of salt in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 10:00min / 100°C / Speed 1.
- Add 320 g of fusilli in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 10:00min / 100°C / Speed 1 in inverse.
- Drain the content of the food processor bowl in a strainer.
- Setaside the preparation content at a container.
Combining & Serving
- Transfer the content of the bowl in the food processor bowl.
- Transfer the content of the preparation content in the food processor bowl.
- Add 100 g of gorgonzola in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 2:00min / 90°C / Speed 2 in inverse.
- Add a little reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
- Serve Hot.
- Grate, and sprinkle 20 g of parmesan cheese on a plate.
