1 12-oz packages Al Fresco All Natural Chicken Sausage with Apples, casings removed (you can substitute with your favorite sweet sausage but this particular sausage really takes this recipe over the top)
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 shallots, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups chicken stock
2 15-oz cans pumpkin (not pie mix)
2 tablespoons finely shopped fresh sage
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup dry sherry, optional (not cooking sherry)
2 cups roasted butternut squash (see below)
5-oz package baby spinach leaves
12-oz box Barillo Plus Penne, cooked and drained (you can substitute regular penne, ziti, or twists)
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups shredded Mozzerella