Angel Hair (as in pasta...)

I never realized how that first hair cut would change the way my child looked! I waited and waited and waited to have Evie's haircut. She's a girl, her hair can be long, why worry about the stress of  a screaming child getting their hair cut? (I've heard a few horror stories!) Finally about a month before Evie turned 3, Mommy & Evie went in for a mother daughter haircut. The stylist cut my hair while Evie watched very attentively and then it was her turn. She sat so well & was so excited (she wanted to go back the next day for another haircut). They only cut off about an inch and a half of her hair, but how different she looks! I'm so glad we conquered the first haircut, but I miss her old hair. Yes, it's all nice & uniformly cut, but it's just not the same.

This brings us to Laurence. He needs a haircut! He isn't even 9 months old & he needs a haircut. He was born with quite a bit of hair, most of which fell out. The hair near his forehead however didn't and it is long & wispy and I think it keeps on growing. It gets in his eyes, it gets tangled, it is just a hassle! But how I dread cutting it. I know I will miss it and I don't want my baby boy to grow up yet! I think I'll let him keep his angel hair awhile longer :)

Yes, yes, I'm getting to the pasta part! It has been a pasta sort of week! I love this pasta almost more than the penne. It is light & pretty easy to make. The only difficulties I've had are that the garlic tends to burn (I think roasting it separately would fix this problem) and making sure all the elements are done at the same time can be difficult. (It also works well as a side dish to grilled chicken or pork)

Angel Hair with Roasted Butternut Squash

1 2 lb Butternut Squash, peeled & cut in small pieces
1 bulb garlic, peeled
3 T olive oil
1 lb Angel Hair
1/4 C butter
3 slices bacon, chopped & cooked
1/2 C walnuts, chopped & toasted
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/3 C Parmesan Cheese (I serve this separately)

1. In baking pan, toss squash, garlic, olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt & 1/4 tsp pepper. Spread squash in single layer. Bake 15 - 18 minutes or until squash is tender & lightly browned.
2. Cook pasta with 1 T salt
3. Heat butter over medium heat until it turns light brown, stir frequently
4. Toss Spaghetti with half of butter. Toss squash, bacon, nuts, & nutmeg with remaining butter. Serve squash over pasta. Sprinkle with cheese.

~bhg.com
(amusing, after typing this out I just realized I forgot to put the nutmeg in last night. Ah well, it still tasted great!!)