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                     Hazelnut Squash Ravioli Filling

Recipe By     : Vegetarian Gourmet, Spring 1994
Serving Size  : 3    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetables                       Pasta

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1       sm           Butternut squash
    1/2   c            Water
    1/2   c            Hazelnuts
  1       c            Onions -- diced
  1       t            Garlic -- minced
  1       tb           Olive oil
    1/2   c            Breadcrumbs

 Preheat oven to 350 F.

 Cut squash into quarters, remove seeds & place in a baking dish
 with 1/2 c water. Cover & bake until tender. Cool & then scrape out
 the flesh & mash. Set aside.

 Increase oven temperature to 375 F.

 Place hazelnuts on a cookie sheet & roast until lightly browned,
 about 7 minutes. Let cool & then rub off their skins.

 Saute onion & garlic in oil until browned. Add 1 c squash & cook
 for 2 minutes over medium heat. Place all ingredients in a food
 processor & process until smooth.

 Use to fill pasta dough of your choice & cook as desired.


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