{"id":14651,"date":"2020-10-17T03:31:08","date_gmt":"2020-10-17T03:31:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/?p=14651"},"modified":"2022-08-18T02:06:32","modified_gmt":"2022-08-18T02:06:32","slug":"butternut-alla-vodka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/?p=14651","title":{"rendered":"Butternut Alla Vodka"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1011\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC_2420-1011x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC_2420-1011x1024.jpg 1011w, https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC_2420-296x300.jpg 296w, https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC_2420-768x778.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC_2420-1516x1536.jpg 1516w, https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC_2420-2022x2048.jpg 2022w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1011px) 100vw, 1011px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As promised on Instagram I&#8217;m here with my first pumpkin recipe of the season, well technically butternut. I have been terribly busy with work and we also had our backyard redone simultaneously.  The plan was to get rid of the grass\/lawn area and a get large patio, vegetable boxes, rock covering and native plants instead. It took over a month and we&#8217;re very happy with how it turned out. Looking forward to spring to plant all kinds of vegetables and see the garden bloom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC_2398-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"14652\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC_2398.jpg\" data-link=\"http:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/?attachment_id=14652\" class=\"wp-image-14652\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC_2398-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC_2398-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC_2398-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC_2398-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC_2398-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC_2398.jpg 1667w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC_2391-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"14667\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC_2391.jpg\" data-link=\"http:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/?attachment_id=14667\" class=\"wp-image-14667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC_2391-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC_2391-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC_2391-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC_2391-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC_2391-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC_2391.jpg 1667w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC_2423-750x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14657\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC_2423-750x1024.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC_2423-220x300.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC_2423-768x1048.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC_2423-1126x1536.jpg 1126w, https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC_2423-1501x2048.jpg 1501w, https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC_2423.jpg 1832w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Butternut Squash Alla Vodka. It doesn&#8217;t get more fall than this. Autumnal butternut squash roasted with fresh herbs, shallots, and garlic, fennel, all pureed along with vodka into a creamy vodka sauce. Its saucy, vibrant, a little sweet, a little spicy and so delicious! Then finish off this pasta with a shower of parmesan cheese. Serve it any weeknight or a cozy weekend night dinner party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC_2407-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14655\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC_2407-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC_2407-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC_2407-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC_2407-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC_2407-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC_2407.jpg 1667w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Roasted Butternut Alla Vodka, SERVES 6&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">INGREDIENTS<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>5&nbsp;tablespoons&nbsp;extra virgin olive oil<\/li><li>8-10 oz chicken tenders, chopped into small pieces&nbsp;(<em>omit if vegetarian, or use one can chickpeas drained)<\/em> OPTIONAL<\/li><li>About 2 pounds cubed butternut squash, (after peeling and dicing)<\/li><li>2 large shallots, peeled<\/li><li>4-5 fat cloves&nbsp;garlic, smashed<\/li><li>1 teaspoon lightly pounded fennel seeds<\/li><li>1&nbsp;cup&nbsp;vodka<\/li><li>1 tablespoons&nbsp;fresh chopped oregano<\/li><li>1&nbsp;tablespoon&nbsp;fresh or dried thyme leaves<\/li><li>1 teaspoon fresh or dried chopped rosemary<\/li><li>1&nbsp;teaspoon&nbsp;crushed red pepper flakes<\/li><li>Sea salt and black pepper as needed<\/li><li>12 oz-1&nbsp;pound&nbsp;spaghetti or&nbsp;linguine pasta (d<em>epending on appetite, I normally portion 2 oz per adult)<\/em><\/li><li>1&nbsp;cup&nbsp;low sodium vegetable broth or pasta water if required<\/li><li>2&nbsp;tablespoons&nbsp;tomato paste<\/li><li>8-10 sage leaves<\/li><li>\u00bc-\u00bd &nbsp;cup&nbsp;grated parmesan, cheese plus more for serving<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">INSTRUCTIONS<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Preheat oven to 400\u00b0 F.<\/li><li> On a baking sheet, toss together&nbsp;the butternut squash, 2 tablespoons olive oil, rosemary, oregano, fennel seeds, thyme, halved shallots, whole garlic and a little salt and pepper.<\/li><li> Place the baking tray in the oven and roast for about 30 minutes or until the squash is tender.<\/li><li>Once the butternut is soft transfer the roasted squash, shallots, and garlic to a food processor. Puree until smooth. <\/li><li>Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to a large skillet set over medium heat. Add the chopped chicken and saut\u00e9 till almost cooked, about 5-7 minutes.<\/li><li>Carefully pour the squash puree, vodka, broth, tomato paste. Simmer for 10 minutes or until the sauce thickens slightly. <\/li><li>Separately bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat and cook the pasta until al dente check the package for directions.&nbsp;Just before draining, save 1 cup of the pasta cooking water. Drain. Add the pasta to the sauce. Add a splash of the pasta cooking water, thin the pasta sauce with the reserved pasta cooking water. <\/li><li>Heat the remaining olive oil, fry the sage leaves till they crisp up. Divide the pasta and serve topped with crispy sage leaves and generous shavings of parmesan cheese. Enjoy!<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC_2423-750x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14657\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC_2423-750x1024.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC_2423-220x300.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC_2423-768x1048.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC_2423-1126x1536.jpg 1126w, https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC_2423-1501x2048.jpg 1501w, https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC_2423.jpg 1832w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC_2427-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC_2427-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC_2427-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC_2427-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC_2427-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC_2427-1638x2048.jpg 1638w, https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DSC_2427.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As promised on Instagram I&#8217;m here with my first pumpkin recipe of the season, well technically butternut. I have been terribly busy with work and we also had our backyard redone simultaneously. The plan was to get rid of the grass\/lawn area and a get large patio, vegetable boxes, rock covering and native plants instead&#8230;.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/?p=14651\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":14657,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[302,268,300,47,233,935,271],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14651","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-autumn-and-winter","category-chicken-turkey-eggs","category-christas-and-thanksgiving","category-mains","category-italian","category-winter-squashes","category-vegetarian-dinner-mains","entry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14651","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=14651"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14651\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14840,"href":"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14651\/revisions\/14840"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/14657"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=14651"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=14651"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=14651"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}