Marinated Butternut Squash - {Scapece Di Zucca}

Recipe Ingredients

2 tablespoons	30ml	Butternut squash - seeded, and (medium)
		Cut into 1" slices
		Salt - to taste
		Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste
4 tablespoons	60ml	Extra virgin olive oil - plus
4 tablespoons	60ml	Extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup	59ml	Red wine vinegar
1/2 cup	31g / 1.1oz	Red onion, sliced paper thin (medium)
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Red chili flakes
1 tablespoon	15ml	Dried oregano
1		Garlic clove - sliced paper-thin
1/4 cup	10g / 0.4oz	Fresh mint leaves

Recipe Instructions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

Season the squash with salt and pepper, drizzle with 4 tablespoons olive oil, and place in a single layer on 1 or 2 cookie sheets. Bake in the oven until just tender, about 18 to 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, stir together the remaining oil, vinegar, onion, chili flakes, oregano and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Remove the squash from the oven and pour the marinade over.

Allow to cool 20 minutes in the marinade, sprinkle with fresh mint leaves and serve. This dish can be made earlier in the day but should not be refrigerated.

This recipe yields 8 servings.

Source:
MOLTO MARIO with Mario Batali - (Show # MB-2B39) - from the TV FOOD NETWORK

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