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Autumn Pasta in Spicy Butternut Squash Sauce Recipe

Serves/Makes: 4 – 6 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion – chopped
• 16 oz pasta (farfalle, tortellini, etc), cooked and drained
• Butternut squash (2-3 lbs)- peeled, cubed and cooked
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• Small handful of fresh sage – finely chopped
• 1 granny smith apple – peeled and chopped
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1-2 teaspoons cumin
• 1-2 teaspoons nutmeg
• 1-2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 1 lb ground hot turkey sausage, cooked & drained
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to cook Autumn Pasta in Spicy Butternut Squash Sauce:

• Add olive oil to a skillet and cook onion on low until caramelized.
• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
• To a food processor, add squash cubes, garlic, caramelized onion, sage, and apple; puree.
• Add chicken stock (about 1 cup) and spices until desired consistency and taste.
• Add squash sauce to drained pasta.
• Toss and top with the spicy turkey sausage, grated asiago, and fresh sage.

This recipe for Autumn Pasta in Spicy Butternut Squash Sauce serves/makes: 4 – 6 servings