b'SErvES 6 to 8Pasta with Sausage 3 tablespoons davinci & Butternut Squash100% pure olive oil, divided1 pound italian hot sausage1 cup chopped onion pour 1 tablespoon of olive oil into a large skillet (12 inches), and cook over 5 garlic cloves, thickly sliced high heat for 2 minutes. Take the sausage out of the casing and add it to 1 tablespoon chopped basil the hot oil. cook for about 3 minutes until it browns. Using the back of 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage a wooden spoon, break the sausage up into small, bite-size pieces while itteaspoon red pepper flakesis browning. (optional)Turn off the heat. Using a slotted spoon, place the sausage in a bowl;1 cup white wine cover and set aside. keep about 1 tablespoon of the oil and fat left in the 1 cups butternut squash, peeled, pan, and discard the rest.seeded and cut into -inch dice add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the pan, and cook over 2 cups chicken stock medium heat for 3 minutes. add the onion, garlic, basil and sage, andcook for 4 minutes, stirring well, until the onion and garlic start to brown. 2 tablespoons salt (optional) (if you like it really spicy, add the optionalteaspoon of red pepper flakes.)1 pound davinci pasta: seaadd the reserved sausage and cook for 2 more minutes, stirring well. add shells, penne rigate or rigatoni the wine and deglaze the pan. cook for 5 more minutes, stirring well to dislodge the brown bits at the bottom of the pan.6 tablespoons parmesan cheese(optional)add the diced butternut squash and cook for 2 minutes, stirring well. 2 tablespoons softened butter add the chicken stock, bring to a boil over high heat, and then reduce the heat and allow to simmer for 30 minutes.While the sauce is cooking, bring a large pot of water to a boil. (if you wish, add the optional 2 tablespoons of salt.) When the water reaches a rolling boil, add the pasta and cook according to the instructions on the package. When the pasta is cooked, drain it well in a colander over the sink. pour the pasta back into the pot, add the sauce, and cook over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly. remove the pan from the heat, add the optional parmesan cheese and the softened butter, and serve.16'