Butternut Tomato Sauce

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   Open and saute the meat from two links of either sweet or hot Italian sausage and, break into small bits. Drain fat as much as possible and set aside. Warm approximately one quart of homemade tomato pasta sauce or use a quality brand from the grocery store. Defrost an approximately 12 ounce box of frozen butternut squash puree and add to the sauce. Then add the crumbled sausage meat. Stir and heat to desired temperature. Add a handful (about a quarter cup) grated Romano Peccorino cheese.

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   Use this sauce directly on pasta or use in place of tomato sauce in casseroles. It is also very good on cheese ravioli as a vegetarian entree (omitting sausage) and as a pizza base. It's great when you need a very quick meal--ready by the time your pasta cooks.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.