Sausage Meatballs with Squash Purée

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!