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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
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Place cubed butternut squash and chopped onion on a large rimmed baking sheet.
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Drizzle with olive oil until vegetables are well coated, but not drowning.
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Season butternut squash and onion mixture with salt and pepper to suit your taste.
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We used approximately 1 teaspoon of kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
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Roast butternut squash and onions for 30-40 minutes.
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At about the 15 minute mark, stir squash and onions and turn the pan 180 degrees .
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Then return it to the oven for the remaining time.
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Squash is done when largest pieces are fork tender.
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When finished, remove from oven and let veggies rest on the baking sheet.
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While the squash and onions are in the oven, cook the sausage.
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Heat a pan on medium and add the water.
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Place sausage links in the pan.
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Cover the pan and cook for 10 minutes, turning the links occasionally.
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Remove the lid and cook uncovered for 5 minutes, continuing to turn the links.
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Remove the links from the pan and transfer to cutting board.
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Slice each link into coins and return sausage coins to pan.
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Continue to cook sausage uncovered for approximately 10 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
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If the pan seems dry, you may want to add a tablespoon of olive oil to prevent burning and sticking.
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The sausage is done when the internal temperature reaches at least 165 degrees F. Turn off heat and let meat rest.
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Approximately 20 minutes into your cooking time, bring 2.5-3 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot.
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Add the pasta to the boiling water, return to a boil and cook according to package directions, stirring occasionally (it will take approximately 11-13 minutes depending on the texture you desire).
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Remove pasta from heat and drain well.
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While the pasta is cooking, make the Parmesan cream sauce.
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Start by heating the half-and-half and butter in a small saucepan on medium.
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Stir continuously until the butter is melted.
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Remove sauce from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese.
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Now that all of the components are ready, transfer pasta to a large bowl.
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Add the sausage, cream sauce, roasted butternut squash and onions, and basil.
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Mix together carefully.
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Serve topped with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
