Pasta with an Unexpected Zing

We usually don’t post recipes here, but for this we had to make an exception—which we will be doing from time to time as we lead up to the holidays. This recipe for Autumn Harvest Fettuccine takes advantage of Autumn’s freshest produce and the unexpected fillip of Tabasco. The result is colorful, surprising, and delicious.

Autumn Harvest Fettuccine

1 small butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces,
about 4 cups
1 leek, sliced
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 pound green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons original Tabasco® brand pepper sauce, divided
1 teaspoon salt, divided
8 ounces fettuccine pasta
1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley or basil
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 450º F.

Toss butternut squash, leek, red bell pepper, green beans, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce and 1/2 teaspoon salt in large roasting pan. Roast until vegetables are browned and tender, 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, cook fettuccine as package directs.

Toss roasted vegetables with fettuccine, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and parsley in large bowl.

Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

Makes 4 servings.

Buon appetito!