Sometimes being a pretty decent home cook is a double-edged sword when we are out to eat. I’m certainly no food critic, but occasionally a restaurant dish will fall short because I know we could have made it better at home. Last fall we traveled to Vermont and had a very nice dinner at a very nice restaurant…except for my entree. It was fine, but not great, and definitely did not fulfill its potential. A pasta dish with roasted pumpkin and a browned butter sauce – that has all kinds of potential.
This fall I was waiting quite impatiently for pie pumpkins to be available so I could try my hand at this dish. I’m happy to report this version was much more what I had hoped for the first time around. The roasted pumpkin is creamy and slightly sweet, and when paired with the slightly nutty browned butter sauce, the combination is truly mouth-watering. The grated Gruyere is a semi-optional serving suggestion, but Ben and I agreed that it took this dish to another level. This is an easy yet sophisticated meal that is ideal for fall entertaining. Enjoy!
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