Ingredients

1 pound mild bulk Italian sausage1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium onion, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped1 large acorn squash or 6 cups butternut squash, seeded, peeled and cubed (1/2 in.)1 large unpeeled apple, cubed (1/2 in.)2 to 3 teaspoons curry powder1 teaspoon salt3 cups cooked small pasta shells1/4 cup water

Preparation

In a stockpot, cook and crumble sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes; remove from pan.

In same pan, heat oil. Add onion and pepper; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add squash; cook 5 minutes. Stir in apple, curry powder and salt; cook and stir until vegetables are crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes.

Return sausage to pan; add pasta and water. Heat through.