Its luxurious texture comes from an unexpected ingredient.
It finds its way onto my weekly rotation because its perfect for using up leftover squash.
As a vegetarian, Im no stranger to pasta for dinner.
Photo:PHOTOGRAPHER: STACY K. ALLEN, PROP STYLIST: JULIA BAYLESS, FOOD STYLIST: ANA KELLEY
Most vegetarians can probably tell you the woes of being stuck with buttered noodles or bland jarred pasta sauce.
Beyond the sweet, earthy flavor of the squash, this recipe calls for a vegetarians best friendmiso.
Just a dab plays a supporting role in the background of sauces, soups, marinades and more.
The other secret ingredient in this recipe is pasta water.
When you boil pasta, it releases starch into the water.
However, Id recommend adding in about a tablespoon of your favorite vegan butter to compensate.
Plus, vitamin A has potent anti-inflammatory properties.
