Fettuccini with Squash and Macadamia Basil Crumble

An easy-to-make twist on a traditional pasta dish, the roasted squash brings out a sensational sweet flavor to an otherwise savory dish.

Ingredients

1 pound spaghetti

1 ½ ounces white wine

Juice of 1 lemon

1 pound roasted diced squash or pumpkin

MACADAMIA BASIL CRUMBLE:

½ cup macadamias halves and wholes ½ cup roughly chopped sourdough bread

1 tablespoon macadamia or extra virgin olive oil

8-10 leaves fresh basil, sliced

Grated zest of ½ lemon

To make the crumble, toss the macadamias and breadcrumbs in the oil and place on a lined baking tray. Bake in a moderate oven for 6-8 minutes or until nuts are toasted. Set aside some of the nuts for garnish and transfer the remaining mixture to a food processor or bowl. Add the basil and lemon and grind to a make a coarse crumble mixture. Set aside.
Cook the pasta according to directions on packet.
Drain the pasta and return to pan with a few tablespoons of the cooking water, the oil, squash and wine. Toss to heat through, spoon into bowls and scatter with the crumble and reserved nuts.

Based on 6 servings.

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