Israeli Couscous with Butternut Squash, Sweet Sausage and Spinach

  • 2 Tbsp.  Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • ½ Lb. Sweet Italian Sausage-removed from casing
  • 1 Cup Onions-thinly sliced
  • 2 Cloves Garlic-thinly sliced
  • 1 ½ Cups Israeli Couscous
  • 3 Cups Chicken or Vegetable Broth or Water
  • 2 Cups Butternut Squash-cut into ¾” cubes
  • 2 Cups Fresh Spinach Leaves
  • To Taste  Salt, Black Pepper, and Parmesan Cheese

Heat a heavy bottomed saucepan over medium high heat. Add the olive oil and sausage. Cook stirring for about 2 minutes or until cooked through. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon. Reserve.

 In the same pan, add the onions and cook over medium high heat. Cook until light golden at edges. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds. Add the couscous and the broth. Cover and bring to a full boil. Stir occasionally. After 5 minutes, stir in the butternut squash. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally. Remove the lid and continue cooking until most of the liquid has been absorbed. Take care not to mash up the squash cubes.

Stir in the spinach and reserved sausage meat, and season to taste with salt, black pepper, and Parmesan cheese.

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