PASTA WITH SAUSAGE & BUTTERNUT SQUASH
Steps:
- Pour 1 tablespoon of olive oil into a large skillet (12 inches), and cook over high heat for 2 minutes. Take the sausage out of the casing and add it to the hot oil. Cook for about 3 minutes until it browns. Using the back of a wooden spoon, break the sausage up into small, bite-size pieces while it is browning. Turn off the heat. Using a slotted spoon, place the sausage in a bowl; cover and set aside. Keep about 1 tablespoon of the oil and fat left in the pan, and discard the rest. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the pan, and cook over medium heat for 3 minutes. Add the onion, garlic, basil and sage, and cook for 4 minutes, stirring well, until the onion and garlic start to brown. (If you like it really spicy, add the optional ¼ teaspoon of red pepper flakes.) Add the reserved sausage and cook for 2 more minutes, stirring well. Add the wine and deglaze the pan. Cook for 5 more minutes, stirring well to dislodge the brown bits at the bottom of the pan. Add the diced butternut squash and cook for 2 minutes, stirring well. Add the chicken stock, bring to a boil over high heat, and then reduce the heat and allow to simmer for 30 minutes. While the sauce is cooking, bring a large pot of water to a boil. (If you wish, add the optional 2 tablespoons of salt.) When the water reaches a rolling boil, add the pasta and cook according to the instructions on the package. When the pasta is cooked, drain it well in a colander over the sink. Pour the pasta back into the pot, add the sauce, and cook over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove the pan from the heat, add the optional Parmesan cheese and softened butter, and serve.
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Suresh Kuwa
suresh_kuwa@gmail.comThis dish is a winner!
Puja Rini
rini_p@aol.comI highly recommend this dish.
Ali Sha
s-a@hotmail.comThis is a must-try recipe!
M Akram Malik
a74@hotmail.comI would definitely make this dish again.
Md Jibon Mia
j_md94@hotmail.frThis was a great recipe! The butternut squash was roasted to perfection and the sausage was nice and crispy. The sauce was also very tasty.
Quinetta Brown
qb@hotmail.frI'm not a big fan of butternut squash, but this dish changed my mind. The sausage and sauce were so flavorful that I couldn't get enough.
Lillie Emerson
emersonl@yahoo.comThis dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the leftovers are just as good.
Sunil Bist
s-b73@gmail.comI made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Md Jubayer Khondokar
m@hotmail.comThis dish was a hit with my friends! They loved the unique flavor combination of the sausage and butternut squash.
Jazmin Lopez
lopez51@aol.comI followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The only thing I would change is to add a little more salt to the sauce.
Gary Bradley
bradleyg70@aol.comThis was a delicious and hearty dish. The sausage and butternut squash were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!
Alex Mc colony
a.c0@gmail.comI made this dish for my family and they loved it! The kids especially loved the butternut squash.
Bilalahmed Jan
b_jan@gmail.comThis dish was easy to make and turned out great! The butternut squash was roasted to perfection and the sausage was nice and crispy. The sauce was also very tasty.
Ellen Karalis
karalis-e88@yahoo.comI loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The sweetness of the butternut squash balanced out the saltiness of the sausage perfectly. The sauce was also very good.
Rahziyah Edwards
e@yahoo.comThis was a fantastic dish! The sausage and butternut squash were perfectly cooked and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.