Sausage Meatballs with Squash Purée

recipe

• Step 1
  Wash, peel & scoop out the seeds of the squash. Cut the squash into cubes.
• Step 2
  Add the squash cubes to a pot of boiling water. Cook over medium-low heat for 15 min, or until fork-tender.
• Step 3
  While the squash is cooking, peel & mince the shallot. Set aside.
• Step 4
  Chop the parsley & set aside.
• Step 5
  Remove the sausage from its casings (if necessary) & add to a bowl. Add the shallot, parsley, egg & 1/2 tbsp of flour (per person). Season with salt & pepper. Mix well with your hands.
• Step 6
  With your hands, roll the sausage mixture into balls. Coat each meatball with the remaining flour. Set aside.
• Step 7
  Drain the butternut squash in a colander. With an immersion blender, food processor or blender, purée the squash with a couple dabs of butter. Season with salt & pepper.
• Step 8
  Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs & brown on all sides for about 10 min total, or until cooked through.
• Step 9
  Serve the meatballs over the squash purée. Garnish with parsley & a drizzle of oil. Enjoy!