 This week I teamed up with Krista Ettles (local cooking instructor and food writer) to bring you this beautiful winter squash recipe. If you ran out of your supply already you can pick up some more at our market next Saturday:)
Winter Squash Stuffed Shells Ingredients: • 1 large winter squash, deseeded & cut into 10-12 large pieces • 2 cups ricotta cheese • 4 slices bacon, cooked and chopped • 1 clove garlic, minced • 1 tablespoon dried sage • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, divided • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (preferably fresh grated) • 1 cup whipping cream • 1/2 cup white wine (you can substitute broth or water) • 24 large pasta shells • 2 cups smoked cheddar cheese, grated • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated and divided • Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Preheat the oven to 400* Place the squash on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Mix with your hands to make sure the squash is evenly coated. Cover with foil and bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the squash is soft when you pierce it with a knife. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool. Reduce the oven temperature to 350* Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a boil. When the water is boiling, season with salt then place the pasta in the water. Cook until the pasta is just slightly pliable, about 5 minutes. Strain the pasta and set aside to cool. When the squash has cooled, scoop it out of the skins and place into a large bowl. You should have about 4 cups of squash to work with. Set aside 3/4 cup for the sauce. Add the ricotta, sage, parsley, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix until combined. Place the squash mixture in a large ziplock bag, twist the opening to seal and make sure the filling is mostly towards one corner of the bag. Set aside. To make the sauce, mix the reserved squash and whipping cream in a bowl. Add the nutmeg, 1/4 cup parmesan, wine salt and pepper to taste. Mix with a whisk to be sure the sauce is smooth. To assemble the shells, place 1/2 cup of sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Take the ziplock bag and cut the corner to give yourself about a 1 1/2 inch opening. Take one of the pasta shells and slowly squeeze the squash filling into the shell. Set in the baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining shells. Drizzle the rest of the sauce over the pasta shells. Sprinkle with cheese. Place in the oven and bake for 35 minutes or until the cheese is browned and bubbly. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
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 As with most things in 2020 it won't be the same as last year but we are confident that we can do this safely. We will be having 10 wonderful vendors (spaced outside, in the barn and in another out-building).
Masks will be mandatory. There will be greeters ensuring physical distancing and vendor tables will be adequately spaced so that you can have a safe experience. This is a gift to be able to support local vendors during this season and we look forward to being able to welcome you safely. That said, we will continue watching health regulations and will update you if it needs to be cancelled for this year. Much health and hope to each of you! Check out our vendors this year: @wendychristyy @pasticheartbc @tidalinspirations @levelgroundtrading @ahimsagreenproducts @sweetellieanna @greentimberswoodworks @everbeancafe |
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