Butternut Squash, Sage and Sausage Casserole
With a creamy sauce, flavorful herbs and savory sausage, this Italian-inspired Butternut Squash, Sage and Sausage Casserole is filled with wonderful flavors that will conquer even the most sophisticated palates.
Ingredients
- 12 oz. No Yolks® Broad
- 1/3 cup olive oil, divided
- 1 lb Italian sausages, casing removed
- 3 garlic cloves, sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh sage, torn and divided
- 2 cups sodium-reduced vegetable broth
- 4 cups butternut squash, diced
- 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated and divided
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400˚F. Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet set over medium heat; cook onion, green pepper and red pepper for about 5 minutes or until slightly softened. Stir in tomato paste and chipotle; cook for 1 minute. 3. Stir in broth; bring to boil.
- Reduce heat to simmer; whisk in cream cheese until smooth and melted. Fold in chicken. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss sauce with pasta until well coated. Transfer to greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden and heated through. Sprinkle with cilantro before serving.



