As the cooler temperatures fall upon us, be sure to incorporate some fall flavors to your menu! This dish featuring Bellacibo sausage is a perfect start to embrace the season.
SAUSAGE & SQUASH RECIPE
Ingredients:
1 large butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed
1.5 pounds Bellacibo Italian sausage (item #169200)
1 large white onion, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
2 tablespoons Bellacibo Primo extra virgin olive oil (item #170036)
1 teaspoon dried thyme
3 teaspoons chopped rosemary
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup Bellacibo shaved Parmesan cheese (item #158414)
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 400°F
In a large bowl, toss the cubed butternut squash with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary. Spread the squash evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Roast for 25-30 minutes, until the squash is tender and slightly caramelized.
While the squash is roasting, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks. Cook until browned and fully cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the sliced onion, red, and yellow bell peppers. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are soft. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Once the butternut squash is roasted, remove it from the oven and reduce the oven temperature to 375°F. In a large baking dish, combine the roasted squash, cooked sausage, and sautéed vegetables. Mix well to evenly distribute the ingredients.
Parmesan cheese, sprinkle it evenly over the top of the mixture.
Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, until everything is heated through and the cheese is melted and golden.
Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.