Pork meatballs with mashed squash

recipe

• Step 1
  Wash, peel and cut the butternut squash into cubes.
• Step 2
  Add the cubed squash to a large pot of boiling water. Lower heat to medium and cook for 20 minutes.
• Step 3
  While the squash is cooking, peel and chop the shallots. Set aside.
• Step 4
  Chop the parsley and set aside.
• Step 5
  Remove the sausage from its casings and add to a large bowl. Add the chopped shallots and parsley, an egg and 1/2 tablespoon of flour per person. Season with salt & pepper and mix well with your hands.
• Step 6
  Form the sausage into balls and coat in the remaining flour. Set aside.
• Step 7
  Drain the squash and add it back to the pot. Add a dab of butter, salt & pepper. Mix well until smooth using an immersion blender. Leave on low heat while the sausage is cooking. Note: If you don't have an immersion blender, add to a food processor.
• Step 8
  Heat a couple tablespoons of olive oil in a pan on medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and brown on all sides for about 10 minutes or until cooked throughout.
• Step 9
  Serve the meatballs with the mashed squash. Add some chopped parsley and enjoy!