Name: Vegan Butternut Squash Pasta Bake for Two
Yield: 2 very hearty servings or 4 medium size servings
Ingredients: 1/2 inch butternut squash (peeled and cut into 1/2- cubes (about 2 cups)); 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper; 1/2 pound dry pasta (I used rotini but a tubular pasta like rigatoni or even macaroni would be great here); 1/4 tsp nutmeg; 4 leaves sage (or 1 tsp dry sage); 1/2 cup cashews (soaked for 30 minutes and drained); For the topping:; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 tbsp chopped fresh sage (or 1/2 tsp dry); Salt and ground black pepper to taste