Martha Stewart Sausages with Acorn Squash and Onions

Name: Martha Stewart Sausages with Acorn Squash and Onions
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: ½ acorn squash, cut crosswise into ½-inch-thick slices; 1 red onion, cut into ½-inch wedges; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Salt and pepper; 4 Italian sausages (¾ pound total); ½ cup finely grated Asiago cheese; 1 tablespoon fresh sage, thinly sliced; ¼ cup dried cherries

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Martha Stewart Sausages with Acorn Squash and Onions is a quick sheet pan fall dinner ready in 30 minutes. Italian sausage roasts alongside squash crescents and red onion at high heat, then broils with aged Asiago, sage, and sweet dried cherries.

Serve this cozy one pan meal on a weeknight or for a casual Sunday family dinner. Cut the squash crosswise for petal shapes, since the skin turns tender enough to eat and saves you 10 minutes of peeling.

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Nordic Ware half sheet pan

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Victorinox Fibrox 8-inch chef's knife

Cuts the acorn squash crosswise into even half-inch slices, skin on, so they roast tender.

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Martha Stewart Sausages with Acorn Squash and Onions

Recipe by Sandra

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Course: DinnerCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

servings

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Golden squash crescents and blistered Italian sausage under a crackly layer of melted Asiago, finished with pops of sweet dried cherries and fresh sage.

Ingredients

½ acorn squash, cut crosswise into ½-inch-thick slices
1 red onion, cut into ½-inch wedges
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper
4 Italian sausages (¾ pound total)
½ cup finely grated Asiago cheese
1 tablespoon fresh sage, thinly sliced
¼ cup dried cherries

Directions

Preheat oven to 475 degrees.
On a rimmed baking sheet, toss squash and onion with oil and arrange in an even layer; season with salt and pepper. Add sausages to sheet.
Roast until vegetables are just tender, 15 to 18 minutes.
Heat broiler. Sprinkle Asiago and sage over vegetables and broil until cheese is browned and bubbling and sausages are cooked through, 3 minutes. Sprinkle with cherries to serve.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 400 degree oven for about 8 minutes to restore the crispness.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of sausage works best for this recipe?

Sweet or mild Italian sausage works perfectly here. Hot Italian sausage adds a kick if you prefer some heat. Chicken or turkey Italian sausage can substitute for a lighter version, though the cook time stays the same.

Can I make this sheet pan dinner ahead of time?

You can prep the squash and onion up to a day ahead and store them in the fridge. Assemble the sheet pan just before cooking. The dish is best eaten fresh since the Asiago crust loses its crunch after sitting.

What can I use instead of acorn squash?

Delicata squash is the closest swap because you can eat the skin. Butternut squash works too, peeled and sliced to the same thickness. Adjust roasting time by a few minutes depending on the density of the squash.

Do I need to peel the acorn squash?

No. When sliced thin and roasted at 475 degrees, acorn squash skin softens enough to eat. Cutting crosswise into half-inch slices is the key to making the skin tender.

What can I substitute for the dried cherries?

Dried cranberries are the easiest swap with a similar tart-sweet profile. Golden raisins or chopped dried apricots also work well with the savory sausage and Asiago flavors.

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