Purê de abóbora-manteiga assada

Ingredientes

• 4 pounds butternut squash
• 1 tsp of salt
• A pinch of pepper (to taste)
• 1 tbsp of olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves (optional)
• 3 tbsp of butter
• 1/4 cup heavy cream (35%)
• 5-6 sage leaves (optional)

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. 2

   Cut the butternut squash in half. Scoop the seeds out.

3. 3

   Place your squash, face-up, on a baking sheet.

4. 4

   Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Bake for 1 hour or until your knife pierce smoothly the thicker part of the squash.

6. 6

   Once out of the oven, give it a few minutes so you can handle it with your hands.

7. 7

   Scoop out the flesh and put it in a large mixing bowl.

8. 8

   Using a potato masher, mash your butternut squash until smooth.

9. 9

   Add the heavy cream, butter, and stir away.

10. 10

    Serve while hot.

11. 11

    Optional: In a pan, melt some butter and place a few sage leaves, cook until crispy. Crumble a few in the mash and use the other ones as a garnish.