Sausage, Squash & Sage Pasta

This hearty and comforting pasta is made with roasted butternut squash and chicken sausage which is then tossed with brown butter and sage. It’s warming, gluten-free and absolutely delicious.

Instructions

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   Preheat the oven to 425℉.

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   Spread out the squash on a baking sheet and toss with avocado oil, salt and pepper and smoked paprika. Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes, until cooked through and browned.

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   Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add a drizzle of avocado oil and then add the sausage. Cook, stirring and breaking apart the sausage until cooked through, about nine to ten minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside on a plate.

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   Cook the pasta just short of the package directions, until al dente and then drain and set aside. Reserve some pasta water.

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   In the same skillet, over medium-low heat, add the butter along with the walnuts and sage. Cook, swirling the pan until the butter has browned and smells nutty and fragrant, about five minutes.

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   Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine, adding some pasta water as needed.. Fold in the squash and sausage and toss to combine until warmed through.

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   Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese and drizzle with olive oil if needed. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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   Serve and enjoy!

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   Notes: Vegetarian: omit the sausage, or use a vegan sausage No walnuts/nut-free: use raw pumpkin seeds instead. Dairy-free: use a vegan parmesan cheese, or omit the cheese and use a dairy-free butter.