Baked Ziti

Recipe by Everyday Paleo Around the World

Ingredients

• 1/2 medium butternut squash, cut into 1/4-inch thick and 2-inch long pieces
• 1/2 tbsp ghee
• 1/4 lb mild Italian sausage, casing removed
• 1/4 lb hot Italian sausage, casing removed
• 1/2 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 14oz can whole tomatoes
• 1/4 cup coconut milk (canned)
• 1/2 tbsp oregano
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
• sea salt, to taste
• black pepper, to taste

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a baking dish, evenly spread the butternut squash.
• In a large soup pot, heat the ghee over medium heat and crumble in the sausage.
• Add the onion and cook together until the sausage is browned.
• Add the garlic and cook for another minute or two
• Add the tomatoes and bring to a simmer, breaking up the tomatoes with a spoon.
• Add the coconut milk, oregano, thyme, and basil, and season with salt and pepper.
• Stir well and bring to a simmer for another 5 to 7 minutes.
• Pour the sauce evenly over the butternut squash.
• Bake uncovered for 40 to 45 minutes or until the squash is fork tender.

Serving Size
2 servings

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