Friday, September 6, 2013

Butternut Squash, Sausage and Bow Ties

  • 6 oz (2-1/2 cups) uncooked bow tie pasta
  • 12 oz Morning Star "sausage" links, cut into 1-inch pieces (or real sausage links if desired)
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, cut into 1/2 to 3/4-inch pieces (4 cups)
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions (1/2-inch pieces)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard


Cook pasta.  Microwave Sausage and set aside. (if using real sausage, cook in pan w/ oil, then continue with recipe)

Add 2 Tablespoons of oil to skillet.  Heat over medium-low heat until hot.  Add squash; cover and cook 10 minutes or until almost tender, stirring occasionally.  (may need to turn up heat)

Add onions; cover and cook 3-5 minutes or until squash is fork tender, stirring occasionally.

Add sausage, pasta, sugar, salt, marjoram, mustard, and remaining 1 Tablespoon oil; mix well.  Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.

4 (2-cup) Servings.

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