Squash, Pecan and Sausage Stuffing

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 Fahrenheit.
2. Have ready one buttered 9 x 13 inch casserole dish or baking pan.
3. In a large skillet, brown Italian sausage, breaking it up into crumbles. Drain on paper towels.
4. In the same pan, add olive oil and heat over medium heat. Sauté onions, celery and garlic for 2 to 3 minutes or until soft.
5. In a large bowl, stir together cooked sausage, sautéed onion mixture, stuffing cubes, roasted squash, toasted pecans and fresh herbs.
6. Add the melted butter and broth and stir to combine.
7. Season with salt and pepper and stir.
8. Transfer stuffing to prepared baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.