Sausage and Butternut Gluten Free Pasta

I love fall for its fantastic colours, cooler weather, & great fashion choices, but most importantly, its RECIPES!

I looooove butternut squash. A complex carb rich in nutrients like vitamins A,C, E, magnesium, and fiber, it makes for a great staple to the fall dinner menu. 

What you need for this dish:
- 1/2 butternut squash
- handful of spinach
-3-4 italian sausages (mild to hot, your preference)
- Cantelli's 4 grain gluten free fusilli pasta 
- 2 cloves fresh garlic
- handful of fresh basil 
- EVOO 
- salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS: 
1. Heat skillet to medium high and add sausage with a splash of EVOO - saute until golden brown, and cooked throughout (~10 mins). Slice into 1/2 inch pieces and put aside.
2. Add cubed butternut squash to the oils left over from the sausage, and saute until cooked throughout (~another 10 mins). Meanwhile, add pasta to boiling water and cook until al dante (follow label).
3. Add fresh basil, sliced sausage, spinach leaves, & garlic. Heat for 1 minute (until spinach leaves begin to soften). 
4. Toss with cooked pasta, add S&P to taste, and ENJOY!

If you're not dairy free, aged parmesan makes a great addition on top.