Pasta with Sausage and Butternut Squash

• 1 medium butternut squash
• 3/4 lb. sweet italian-sausage links
• 1 package corkscrew pasta
• 13 c. packed fresh basil leaves
• 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese

1. Cut butternut squash lengthwise in half; discard seeds.
2. Peel squash and cut into 1/2-inch chunks.
3. Set aside.
4. In nonstick 12-inch skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat until browned, about 7 minutes, stirring frequently to break up sausage.
5. With slotted spoon, transfer sausage to bowl; discard all but 2 tablespoons drippings from skillet.
6. Meanwhile, in saucepot, cook pasta as label directs in boiling salted water.
7. To drippings in skillet, add butternut squash, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper.
8. Cook, covered, over medium heat, about 10 minutes or until squash is tender, stirring occasionally.
9. Drain pasta, reserving 3/4 cup pasta cooking water.
10. Return pasta to saucepot; toss with sausage, butternut squash, basil, Parmesan, and reserved pasta water.
11. Garnish with basil.

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Taken from www.delish.com/recipefinder/pasta-sausage-butternut-squash-2802 (may not work)