Ingredients

How to make it

  • Cut butternut squash lengthwise in half; discard seeds. Peel squash and cut into 1/2-inch chunks. Set aside.
  • In non-stick 12-inch skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat until browned, about 7 minutes, stirring frequently to break up sausage. With slotted spoon, transfer sausage to bowl; discard all but 2 Tbl. drippings from skillet.
  • Meanwhile, in saucepot, cook pasta as label directs in boiling salted water.
  • To drippings in skillet, add butternut squash, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper. Cook, covered, over medium heat, about 10 minutes or until squash is tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain pasta, reserving 3/4 C pasta cooking water. Return pasta to saucepot; toss with sausage, butternut squash, basil, parmesan, and reserved pasta water.
  • Garnish with basil.

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    " It was excellent "
    bluewaterandsand ate it and said...
    Mercyyyyy, Italian sausage and squash together, I love it!
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  • mao65 16 years ago
    I love butternut squash, and Italian sausage . This sounds so easy and good. I wonder if I could add sweet onions to the squash while cooking.
    P.S. Love the picture! My granddog Chico is a grown-up version of that little guy.
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  • jenniferbyrdez 16 years ago
    Sausage and pasta. Works for me. Thanks Chichi.
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  • fishbait 16 years ago
    Man that is some good grub!
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