Creamy Squash Pasta with Sausage

recipe

• Step 1
  In a pot of boiling salted water, add the butternut squash & cook for 18-20 min, until very tender.
• Step 2
  Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. When hot, add the sausage meat. Season with salt & pepper. Cook for 5-7 min, stirring often, until the meat is browned & cooked through. Set aside.
• Step 3
  In another pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to package directions.
• Step 4
  Once the squash is fork-tender, reserve a ladle of cooking water. Drain the squash & add it back to the pot.
• Step 5
  Add heavy cream, then season with salt & pepper. Purée until smooth & creamy, using an immersion blender, blender or food processor. If necessary, add a splash of reserved cooking water & blend again. Grate in half of the parmesan & mix.
• Step 6
  Check the pasta for doneness. Reserve a small ladle of cooking water, then drain the pasta.
• Step 7
  In the same pot, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the squash purée & reserved pasta cooking water. Mix until smooth. Add the drained pasta & mix again.
• Step 8
  Finally, add the cooked sausage meat & the rest of the grated parmesan. Mix for another 1-2 min to combine everything.
• Step 9
  Serve the creamy squash pasta with sausage on a plate. Finish with extra pepper & enjoy!