Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • 1 lb smoked Italian or Apple chicken sausage, sliced into rounds
  • 1 medium red onion, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 3 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary or thyme
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed butternut squash, sliced sausage, red onion, and smashed garlic.
  3. Pour the extra-virgin olive oil, maple syrup, dried herbs, salt, and black pepper over the ingredients. Toss thoroughly until everything is evenly coated and glossy.
  4. Spread the mixture onto the prepared sheet pan in a single layer, ensuring pieces are not touching too closely to allow for proper roasting.
  5. Roast in the oven for 15 minutes. Remove the pan and use tongs to flip the squash and toss the ingredients.
  6. Return the pan to the oven and roast for another 15 minutes until the squash edges are charred and the sausage is deeply browned.
  7. Remove from the oven and let the meal rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to settle before serving.