SAUSAGE AND BUTTERNUT RIGGIES

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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 29

One 10-ounce box frozen butternut squash puree
1 pound rigatoni with lines
Kosher salt
1 tablespoon EVOO
1 pound bulk sweet Italian sausage
3 to 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
1/2 cup white wine
4 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
2 1/2 cups milk
Freshly ground black pepper
Freshly grated nutmeg
2 cups sharp yellow Cheddar
1 cup shredded Pecorino Romano cheese
Flat leaf parsley, chopped
Fennel and Celery Slaw, for serving, recipe follows
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon grated shallot
Juice of 1 lemon
1/3 cup EVOO
1 cup coarsely chopped parsley tops
4 ribs celery and leafy tops, very thinly sliced
1 large or 2 medium bulbs fennel, very thinly sliced, plus a handful of fronds, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Toasted pistachios or walnuts, chopped, to garnish

Steps:

  • Defrost the squash puree in a microwave and place in a strainer to drain.
  • Cook the pasta in boiling salted water to al dente, 7 to 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the EVOO in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage to the skillet, crumble and brown. Add the garlic, onions and thyme and cook until tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Deglaze the pan with the white wine.
  • Preheat the broiler with a rack in the upper third of the oven.
  • Melt the butter in a medium sauce pot over medium heat. Whisk in the flour for 1 minute. Whisk in the milk and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg and thicken to coat a spoon. Stir in the butternut squash and bring the sauce back to a bubble and melt in the Cheddar.
  • Toss the pasta, sauce and sausage to combine. Top with the Pecorino Romano and parsley and broil to brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve with the Fennel and Celery Slaw.
  • Combine the honey, vinegar and shallot with the lemon juice and whisk in the EVOO. Add the parsley, celery and fennel and toss to coat and combine. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange on a platter and top with the toasted nuts.

Sophie amir Amir
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Meh.


Subash Rimal
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Not a fan.


Bantubonke Mhlambo
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Will definitely make again.


Blessing Alozie
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Delicious!


Asante Richmond
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it would have been better with a more flavorful sausage.


SOGHTZ
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The sausage and butternut squash were a perfect match. I would definitely recommend this dish to others.


Mohammad Wahid Chowdhury
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This was a great dish to make for a weeknight meal. It was easy to make and very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


albetoni cathaza
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I'm not a big fan of butternut squash, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sausage and butternut squash were cooked perfectly and the flavors were well-balanced. I would definitely recommend this dish to others.


Namazzi Aisha
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I thought this dish was okay. The butternut squash was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think it would have been better with a different vegetable.


Mansour Odeibat
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I used chicken sausage instead of pork sausage and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Saviour Mumba
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I wasn't sure what to expect with this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors were amazing and the butternut squash was a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Spirit Wolf_ 2938
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best sausage and butternut squash pasta dish he's ever had.


Sackboiy
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The only thing I would change is to use a little less salt. Otherwise, it was perfect.


Safee Junjua
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This was a great dish! I used hot Italian sausage and it was the perfect amount of spice. The butternut squash was cooked perfectly and added a nice sweetness to the dish.


Sheila Schaffer
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I thought this dish was just okay. The flavors were a bit bland for my taste. I think it would have been better with a more flavorful sausage.


Ricky Sep
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I used mild Italian sausage and it was perfect. The butternut squash added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


AMIN Khyber
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I loved the combination of sausage and butternut squash in this pasta dish. The butternut squash added a nice sweetness and creaminess to the dish, while the sausage added a savory flavor. I would definitely recommend this dish to others.


Tm Tamim
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This sausage and butternut squash pasta dish was a hit with my family! The flavors were well-balanced and the butternut squash added a nice sweetness to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.