1 md Butternut squash — peeled,
-diced, and steamed 2 c Soy milk
2 tb Arrowroot (or cornstarch)
3 tb Olive oil
1 c Celery — thinly sliced, cut
-on the diagonal 1/2 c Carrots — peeled and thinly
-sliced — cut on the diagonal 2 c Onions — diced
2 ts Dried rosemary
1 tb Dried savory
1 tb Garlic — minced
1 1/2 ts Sea salt
2 tb Basil — chopped OR
2 ts Dried basil
6 c Cooked pasta (whole wheat
-fettuccine is especially -good)
Blend the steamed squash with the soy milk and the arrowroot or cornstarch until smooth. Set aside. Heat the oil in a saucepan. Saute the celery, carrots, onions, and seasonings for about 5 minutes. Add the squash mixture and continue cooking, stirring constantly until the sauce has thickened. Spoon the sauce over the cooked pasta. Variation: Substitute 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets for the celery and 1 cups quartered mushrooms for the carrots. Or you may wish to use these vegetables in addition to the celery and carrots. Source: Friendly Foods, by Bro. Ron Pickarski/MM by DEEANNE