Roasted squash is on the menu once, twice, maybe even three times a week during fall and winter. It never disappoints when you need a no-brainer dinner. But when we were thinking of new (read: not boring) ways to use winter squash, we ended up using it as the base for a “creamy” pasta sauce. Mission accomplished! Presenting a veg-forward take on the traditionally rich, meaty, cheesy carbonara pasta.
Curious about the eye-catching pans we used? Those were courtesy of our friends over at Caraway, who make quality enamel cookware without any of the sketchy chemicals associated with non-stick.
We were lucky enough to get gifted one of the limited-edition Marigold sets before they became available. (They knew that grown-up yellow had our name written all over it!) We’ve also partnered with them on getting all of you $60 off the collection. All you have to do is spend at least $30 in The Marketplace* to receive a special coupon code after November 5th.
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Creamy Squash Carbonara with Crispy Mushrooms
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup mushrooms, such as oyster, mushroom, or maitake, roughly chopped
- 2 pounds hard squash (approximately 1 large butternut, kabocha, acorn, or honeynut squash), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium onion, roughly chopped
- 5 cloves garlic, minced, divided
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, minced
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 12 ounces dried pasta, such as fettuccine, spaghetti, or linguine
- 12 cups water
- 1/2 cup Pecorino or Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for serving
Instructions
- Heat butter in Caraway’s sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes. Then, add sage and 2 cloves minced garlic. Cook for another 3-5 minutes until mushrooms are crispy and fragrant. Use a slotted spoon to transfer mushrooms, sage, and garlic to a small bowl, allowing excess butter to remain in the sauté pan. Set aside.
- Add squash, onion, and remaining 3 cloves minced garlic to sauté pan and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 10 minutes until the onions become translucent and squash softens. Add broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for another 20 minutes, until the liquid has reduced by half and squash is fully tender.
- Meanwhile, add water and a generous pinch of salt to Caraway’s Dutch oven. Bring to a rolling boil, then add pasta. Cook until al dente, usually one minute less than package instructions. Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water.
- Once tender, carefully pour squash mixture in a blender or food processor. Purée until smooth. Then, transfer squash purée back to the sauté pan and turn heat to low.
- Transfer cooked pasta to the sauté pan with the squash sauce and toss to cover.
- Add cheese in two batches, allowing cheese to incorporate into the sauce before adding the next batch. The sauce should be glossy and smooth—if it’s too stiff, add more pasta water, one tablespoon at a time. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve pasta topped with reserved crispy mushrooms, more cheese, and freshly-cracked pepper. Enjoy!
*To qualify for $60 off a Caraway cookware collection, you must spend $30 or more on add-ons (excludes price of base subscription box, shipping, and applicable taxes) from The Marketplace from 10/18-10/31. In order to count towards this promotion, add-ons must be purchased during Marketplace windows that open on or after 10/18 and close on or prior to 11/2. This means that add-on purchases from customers with Marketplace windows 10/16-10/18 and 10/17-10/19 will NOT be counted for this promotion, and add-on purchases from customers with Marketplace windows 10/30-11/1 and 10/31-11/2 WILL be counted for this promotion. Customers who qualify will receive an email from Misfits Market in early November with a unique coupon code for $60 off any Caraway cookware collection. Limit of one code per Misfits Market customer account.
Comments (49)
okay, I have to say that the last two orders had some borderline stuff in it, just on the verge of rotting. Just sayin……
Hi Susan, we’re sorry to hear about the quality of your produce! That’s definitely not up to our standards and we want to make this right. Please fill out a ticket with our customer success team here: https://help.misfitsmarket.com/contact/custom-contact-form-S1NAIK1Iw It will be added to our queue and our team will be in touch with you via email as soon as they can. Thank you!
Yeah, I’ve been in your queue for 4 days now.
I must say – was same with my
Box. Verge of rotting ….
Hi Laurence, we’re so sorry to hear about the state of your latest box. We pride ourselves in shipping quality food, so this is definitely not up to our standards and we want to make it right. Please fill out a ticket with our customer success team here: https://help.misfitsmarket.com/contact/custom-contact-form-S1NAIK1Iw It will be added to our queue and our team will be in touch with you via email as soon as they can. Thank you!
I had to put my subscription on hold , last three boxes were days late and rotten . They give you credit but honestly they need to fix the issues
Mine as well and they won’t refund my marketplace items that were in bad shape! They only offer discounts on future boxes and then don’t even follow through.
Hi Jayna, we’re sorry to hear about the issues with your refunds! If you’re missing a Marketplace item or it’s damaged in anyway, we will absolutely refund you for that item. Please fill out a ticket with our customer success team here: https://help.misfitsmarket.com/contact/custom-contact-form-S1NAIK1Iw It will be added to our queue and our team will be in touch with you via email as soon as they can. Thank you!
The produce is garbage and nobody emails you back or attempts to address any issues!
Hi Patricia! We apologize for the state of your recent box and for our lack of communication. Rest assured that if you’ve sent a ticket to our customer success team that it’s in their queue. Please be sure to check your spam folder to make sure that communication isn’t going there. If you feel like this isn’t the case, please fill out another ticket with our customer success team here: https://help.misfitsmarket.com/contact/custom-contact-form-S1NAIK1Iw We want to make this right and will be in touch with you soon. Thank you!
Well dang! We had just decided to try this service mainly because someone mentioned Heirloom tomatoes but now without a sample, We probably won’t.
I’ve had the same lately. And no matter what I pick, I get butternut squash. No one here really eats or wants butternut squash every other day! I dont seem to be receiving the things I need. It isnt saving me any money to continue. Sorry.
I’ve had the same problem. Been very disappointing. Thinking about canceling my order
Hi Monica,
We’re sorry to hear that you’ve had issues with your latest order! We want to make this right. Please fill out a ticket with our customer success team here: https://help.misfitsmarket.com/contact/custom-contact-form-S1NAIK1Iw It will be added to our queue and our team will be in touch with you via email as soon as they can. Thank you!
Same here I threw away more that I kept. Really disappointed in them.
Hi Stella, oh no! We’re so sorry to hear about the state of your latest box. We pride ourselves in shipping quality food, so this is definitely not up to our standards and we want to make it right. Please fill out a ticket with our customer success team here: https://help.misfitsmarket.com/contact/custom-contact-form-S1NAIK1Iw It will be added to our queue and our team will be in touch with you via email as soon as they can. Thank you!
Misfits customer service is the BEST. Just send them a pic of the bad stuff and they will issue a credit almost immediately.
★★★★
That was my experience too. Prompt response and credit. Thank you.
Credit is great but I’d rather get a full box of usable produce , the produce you ordered .. many weeks I get stuff I didn’t pick and don’t eat verse what I ordered and the boxes are always late
I agree, my last two orders I threw most away. Even the items that I added on. So upset.
Hi Ellen, we’re so sorry to hear about the state of your latest box. We pride ourselves in shipping quality food, so this is definitely not up to our standards and we want to make it right. Please fill out a ticket with our customer success team here: https://help.misfitsmarket.com/contact/custom-contact-form-S1NAIK1Iw It will be added to our queue and our team will be in touch with you via email as soon as they can. Thank you!
Susan, Misfits has pretty awesome customer service. Every time I’ve had a problem, be it with items I selected not being in my box or with almost or completely spoiled produce, they’ve made it right. I actually did cancel once, but came back when they started letting me customize. The service isn’t perfect, but neither is the grocery store.
Gonna try the recipe with lentil pasta. This week’s box was varied and fresh! Just as good if not better than what we get at that fancy grocery store, and so much cheaper! This week’s box reminded me of the value of eating with the seasons. Good for us, good for the planet.
What is the price of cookware?
Hi Terry, great question! Before the discount, the cookware set is $395.
You can learn more about the Marigold set here: https://www.carawayhome.com/pages/marigold?utm_source=misfits_market&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=marigold_misfits
???? very yummy ????
★★★★★
I have tried repeatedly to get into the market place. After my last box billed I got on the website. I tried over and over and could not get there. Help
Hi Cat, we’re sorry to hear that you’re having issues with our Marketplace! When you log into your account, please visit your account page. There should be a large countdown clock that tells you when your Marketplace and customization window opens. Depending on when you are charged for your box, your window is open a few days prior to that. Once it’s open, you simply click “Shop the Marketplace” and you should be able to shop! If you’re still having issues, please fill out a ticket with our customer success team here: https://help.misfitsmarket.com/contact/custom-contact-form-S1NAIK1Iw It will be added to our queue and our team will be in touch with you via email as soon as they can. Thank you!
What will the final cost of the cookware be with the discount? Thank you
Hi Karen, great question! Before the discount, the cookware set is $395.
You can learn more about the Marigold set here: https://www.carawayhome.com/pages/marigold?utm_source=misfits_market&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=marigold_misfits
I DIDN’T GET EVERYTHING THAT I ORDERED IN MY BOX
Hi Tina, we’re so sorry to hear that you didn’t receive everything that you ordered! That’s definitely not up to our standards and we want to make this right. Please fill out a ticket with our customer success team here: https://help.misfitsmarket.com/contact/custom-contact-form-S1NAIK1Iw It will be added to our queue and our team will be in touch with you via email as soon as they can. Thank you!
Hello Misfits,
Can we substitute spaghetti squash noodles with this dish?
What side dish and dessert would be recommended to accompany this?
Thank you for your time and responses in advance.
Hi Kelly, yes! This would be delicious with spaghetti squash noodles. Just be sure to roast your squash and shred your noodles in advance, as this will add an additional 30-45 minutes to the recipe. We’d suggest serving this with a simple green salad, perhaps a side of sautéed zucchini—lots of squash this time of year! And finishing it with a delicious apple crisp or some kind of dessert that uses fall apples and pears. Enjoy!
I have had the same, had to actually throw away on day 2.
I received my produce yesterday and am not pleased with the quality of several items. ie the lettuce was packed against the cooling bag and is ‘freezer burnt’. The celery is limp and the tomatoes were under a squash so arrived smooshed. The last box had similar issues with my strawberries already getting furry and they went bad in a day.
Hi Louise, we’re sorry to hear about the state of your recent produce delivery! That quality is definitely not up to our standards and we want to make this right! Please fill out a ticket with our customer success team here: https://help.misfitsmarket.com/contact/custom-contact-form-S1NAIK1Iw It will be added to our queue and our team will be in touch with you via email as soon as they can. Thank you!
I’ve had similar issues and TRIED TWICE to submit a ticket only to have the system give me an error. So I cancelled my subscription. It’s not worth having rotted produce or damaged add ons.
I just started ordering and haven’t received 1st box. After reading the produce is either gone bad or is squished, or you don’t get your order, if this should happen am I able to cancel my membership at anytime or am I stuck in it? Because I will cancel it all together Now!!
Hi Cindy, you can change your subscription preferences any time! If you’d like to pause or cancel your subscription, please log in and visit your account page here: https://www.misfitsmarket.com/account Then, scroll down to “Your plan” and click “Manage” where you’ll be able to change your subscription preferences. Thank you!
I signed up, ordered my box, applied my promotion and put in my card information. Everything was confirmed.when I tried to log into my account, it said username/ password invalid. I contacted Misfits Market and the reply was , ” something was missing ” and I wasn’t subscribed. I want to be sure that I’m not going to be billed for any on my credit card.
Hi Carolyn, we’re sorry for the confusion and want to look into this! Could you please fill out a ticket with our customer success team here: https://help.misfitsmarket.com/contact/custom-contact-form-S1NAIK1Iw It will be added to our queue and our team will be in touch with you via email as soon as they can. Thank you!
Just got my second box and everything was great. I thought I should let people know not everybody has problems. I am in Fl.
I have had the same issue as susan stone; My last 2 deliveries were full of rotten vegetables. I skipped a delivery this week because I’ve been so disappointed! I had a problem last month that was handled well by customer service for several items that were bad, but, I had to throw most of these last 2 deliveries away…..
Hi Marni! We’re so sorry to hear about the status of your last two boxes. This is definitely not up to our standards and we want to make this right. Please fill out a ticket with our customer success team here: https://help.misfitsmarket.com/contact/custom-contact-form-S1NAIK1Iw It will be added to our queue and our team will be in touch with you via email as soon as they can. Thank you!
Everything in my box was fresh and in great condition. I had not gone to the marketplace this time I keep forgetting and by the time I get on , less is available. But other than that , all was good.
★★★★
I had the same problem with receiving rotten produce, my last box not only had rotten produce but it also didn’t have all of the add-on Market Place items that I paid extra for. Previously I had an issue and sent a picture of the bad product and it was resolved. However, this last time, I submitted a ticket with photos and after never receiving a response I kept following up for weeks and still no one responded. After so much time passed with no success I paused my subscription. It was so disappointing. 🙁
Hi Rachel, we’re so sorry for our delayed response! Rest assured that if you’ve send a ticket to our customer success team that it’s in our queue and we will respond as soon as we can. We recommend filling out a new ticket with our customer success team here: https://help.misfitsmarket.com/contact/custom-contact-form-S1NAIK1Iw Thank you!
I don’t normally post any sort of comment anywhere but reading the comments on here warrants my opinion. I’ve been getting a box with add ons for almost a year. I’ve had a great experience. I am grateful to be able to continue this service. My family eats more vegetables this way & we are introduced to different produce that we normally wouldn’t try. Like pomegranates, yum! Eating fresh, preservative free produce comes with a higher susceptibility to rot but the health pros far out weigh any cons. Even my very convenient backyard garden has rotting fruit. I’ll be a Misfit Market costumer as long as they’ll let me. 🙂