Ingredients
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1 (12 oz) pkg frozen butternut squash puree
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1 (19 oz) pkg frozen cheese tortellini
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3 links spicy Italian sausage
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2 tbsp minced garlic
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1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
Steps
1
Microwave the squash according to package directions.
2
Cook the tortellini according to package directions, reserving ½ cup cooking liquid. Remove the casings from the sausage.
3
Meanwhile, heat a nonstick 12-inch skillet on medium-high and cook sausage 5 min., stirring and breaking up with back of wooden spoon.
4
Add the garlic and cook 2 min., stirring often. Add the squash and reserved cooking liquid. Cook 2 min. Remove from heat.
5
To skillet, add cooked tortellini and fold in gently. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Finely chop the basil and use as garnish.
