Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 12 cups chopped onions
  • 2 lbs butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cut into 1/2 inch pieces (about 4 1/2 cups)
  • 1 cup canned vegetable broth
  • 1 12 tablespoons minced seeded jalapenos
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon Thai red curry paste
  • 12 ounces dried udon noodles (oriental-style spaghetti) or 12 ounces linguine
  • 12 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Method

  • Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add onions; saute until golden, about 5 minutes.
  • Add squash; saute 4 minutes.
  • Add broth, jalapeno and garlic; bring to boil.
  • Cover; cook until squash is almost tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in coconut milk, lime juice and curry paste.
  • Simmer uncovered until squash is tender and liquid is slightly reduced, about 4 minutes.
  • Season to taste with salt.
  • Meanwhile, cook noodles in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite.
  • Drain noodles.
  • Return to pot.
  • Add squash mixture and cilantro to noodles; toss to blend.
  • Serve.