Name: Delicata Squash and Sausage Bake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 3 delicata squash, about 8 inches long each; 2 tablespoons avocado oil, divided; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided; salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 2 pounds ground pork, seasoned with sage, salt, and pepper; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 large green bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 cup Parmesan, shredded; 1 1/2 cups mozzarella, grated

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https://rootsandboots.com/homemade-italian-seasoning-blend/Cozy and nourishing, this Savory Delicata Squash & Sausage Bake features garden-fresh squash, homestead pork, and melty mozzarella. Serve it hot for breakfast with a fried egg on the side, enjoy it as a cozy dinner with a simple green salad, or pack up leftovers for a hearty lunch. It’s a true all-day meal!

Ingredients

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3 delicata squash, about 8 inches long each
2 tablespoons avocado oil, divided
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 pounds ground pork, seasoned with sage, salt, and pepper
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup Parmesan, shredded
1 1/2 cups mozzarella, grated

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Instructions

Prepare the squash: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Remove the ends, slice in half lengthwise, and remove the seeds. Save the seeds to make Roasted Pepitas. Dice the squash into about 1/2-inch cubes. Toss squash with 1 tablespoon avocado oil and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Roast squash on a baking sheet until softened but not completely cooked.
Prepare the sausage: On the stovetop, heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Brown sausage until crumbly with no traces of pink. If your sausage is plain (unseasoned), add 1 teaspoon dried sage and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside. If you roasted the squash first and added it to the casserole dish, you can remove the sausage directly to the dish and layer it over the squash.
Prepare the onions and peppers: Remove the sausage from the skillet and add the onions and peppers. Add a bit of avocado oil if necessary. Sauté until tender and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Prepare the casserole: Place the squash in the bottom of a 9×13 pan. Layer the sausage on top of the squash. Sprinkle onions and peppers over the sausage, then top with 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan and 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella.
Bake at 400 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve hot from the oven. I recommend fresh sourdough bread to accompany this casserole.