Ingredients

  • 1 whole Butternut Squash, Peeled And Cubed
  • 3 Tablespoons Butter Or Margarine, Melted
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, For Drizzling
  • 1/2 teaspoons Salt And Pepper Each (really To Taste)
  • 4 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • 1 package Egg Noodles, 12 Oz.
  • 1 package Chicken Apple Sausage Like Aidell's (24 Oz./8 Links Per Pack)
  • 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil, To Fry Sausages
  • 1 bunch Asparagus, Cut In 1" Pieces
  • 2 whole Zucchini Squash, Sliced
  • 1 cup Apple Cider
  • 3/4 cups Chicken Stock
  • 1 package Cremini Mushrooms, Sliced (8 Oz.)
  • 2 teaspoons Cornstarch

Method

  • Place the cubed butternut squash on a non-stick sprayed cookie sheet.
  • Drizzle melted margarine and olive oil over squash.
  • Sprinkle salt, pepper, and brown sugar on top.
  • Bake in 450F oven 10-15 minutes until the squash is soft.
  • Timing will depend on size of cubes.
  • Set aside.
  • Cook noodles according to package directions.
  • Drain and set aside.
  • Slice sausages and brown in pan with olive oil; scrape up brown bits.
  • Add in asparagus and zucchini and cook for a couple minutes.
  • Add apple cider and chicken stock and bring to a simmer.
  • Add mushrooms.
  • Draw a few tablespoons of the broth out of the pan and add cornstarch to it and mix until it dissolves.
  • Then return cornstarch mix to pan and allow to simmer and thicken.
  • Toss in the roasted butternut squash at the end and mix gently to heat through.
  • Spoon mix on top of egg noodles and enjoy!