Butternut Squash Bolognese Sauce with Veal

Summary

Yield
Prep Time hours
Main IngredientVegetable
MealSauce

Description

Squash has always been underestimated. Whether you grill, bake, saute, or tempura fry, it can be utilized in so many ways you will always be surprised. Try this recipe and start seeing this enchanting vegetable in a whole new light.

SKILLS USED:
Bouquet Garni

Ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh veal (from the leg, shoulder, or breast), diced into 1/4 inch cubes
  • 2 T olive oil
  • 1 cn (16 oz.) chopped tomatos
  • 1 c dry red wine
  • 1 q rich veal, beef, or chicken stock
  • 1 pk Bouquet garni of fresh sage, parsley and bay
  • 2 t dried oregano
  • 2 t dried basil
  • 0.5 t dried red chile flakes
  • 0.5 c carrots, minced
  • 0.5 c celery, mined
  • 3 T garlic cloves, sliced
  • 0.5 c onions, minced
  • 1 c heavy cream (plus some for reserve)
  • 3 c butternut squash, diced
  • 2 slices bacon, minced

Instructions

Place the olive oil and the bacon in a large pot over medium heat. When bacon is crisped and rendered add the veal. Brown veal and add the herbs, celery, onion, carrot and garlic. Saute for 4-5 minutes and add the wine.

Simmer for a few minutes to cook off the alcohol taste. Add the tomatoes and reduce liquids by half. Add the stock and simmering, cook for 20 minutes reducing by 25%.

Add the squash pieces and continue simmering for another 20 minutes to reduce another 25%.

Add the cream, bring to a strong simmer and continue cooking until sauce has thickened.

Season with sea salt and white pepper and remove bouquet garni. Serve over my squash gnocchi or over your favorite sturdy pasta such as rigatoni, ziti or penne.

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