Got the chance to go to Trader Joe's the other day, which, I always take if I can since I live a good hour or so from the nearest one. That place always inspires me, and its typically pretty inexpensive.
I don't cook with recipes and I don't have a lot of time today, so todays' post is going to be train-of-thought, the way I do it when I actually cook. Leave a note if you'd like a proper recipe or have any questions, and Ill key one in later.
Precut butternut squash
Premade three cheese ravioli
chicken-and-apple sausage
leeks
garlic
vegetable oil
butter
salt to taste
Heat your handy-dandy nonstick saute pan over medium heat. Add in a teaspoon or so of vegetable oil. When it's hot, lines will form in it when its tipped (also when you add things in, it goes 'ssssss!').
Add in a handful of chopped leeks, garlic, and couple of sliced chicken-and-apple sausages. Saute until browned, stirring every few minutes with your (handy-dandy) silicone covered tongs (wins my best tool EVER! award). Remove from pan.
Put pan back on heat and toss in a small chunk of butter. Add in your TJ's pre-made ravioli and the chopped butternut squash. Splash in a little water. Cover and let steam until squash is soft (5 minutes ish). If water runs out before the squash is soft enough, add in a little more and deglaze (gently lift ravioli from bottom of pan if they get stuck).
Add sausage mixture back in and toss to coat.
Serve ona paper plate. Be sure and take a picture before you eat.
...But don't be a perfectionist, your food is getting cold!
*Tip: If you want to get real fancy - do a brown butter and cream sauce with a little sage or thyme.
Brown butter= cook butter until its browned but not burnt. Add in herbs, splash of cream, pinch of salt.
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