Butternut Squash With Pistou

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   To prepare the pistou:.

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   Put the olive oil, garlic, basil leaves and a pinch of salt in a small food processor.

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   Blend well and transfer to a small bowl (if making by hand, crush the garlic into a paste, then mix with the oil and salt, and then add finely chopped basil leaves to the paste).

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   To prepare the squash:.

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   Preheat the oven to 400F.

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   Trin the stem, then cut the squash lengthwise.

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   Scoop out the seeds.

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   Put the squash halves cut side up in a roasting pan.

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   Sprinkle the cut sides with salt.

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    Brush generously with the pistou, and let some well up in the seed cavity.

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    Roast for 40-45 minutes, until just browned at the edges and tender when pierced with a knife.

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    Serve hot, with the remaining pistou.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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