Ingredients
The following ingredients have 6 Servings
- 3-4 pounds winter squash, such as butternut or kabocha (peeled if using butternut), seeded, and cut into 3/4-inch pieces (about 4-1/2 cups)
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 3 teaspoons kosher or sea salt, divided, plus 1 tablespoon for pasta water
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 3 medium-size garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4-3/4 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes (see Note, below left)
- 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, coarsely chopped, juices reserved
- 1/2 cup vodka
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 pound dried pasta (see Note, below left)
- 1 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus extra for garnish
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
