One-Pan Caramelized Onions, Butternut Squash, & Sweet Italian Sausage with Marsala

In a large saute pan with high sides, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium/low heat. Add the sliced onions, creating one even layer in the pan. After 5 minutes, sprinkle sugar over top and stir gently. Then, let the onions saute another 7 minutes, moving them around the pan periodically to prevent burning.

Add another tablespoon of butter to the pan and add in the butternut squash, gently stirring the onions and squash. Sprinkle salt and pepper over the top, stir once more. Let the onions and squash saute another 3 minutes, then push them to the side of the pan and add in your sausage. Brown the sausage on all sides by flipping periodically while sautéing for 8 minutes more.

After the sausage is browned on all sides, add the marsala wine, and scrape the brown bits up from the bottom of the pan. Cover and let simmer for 5 minutes more, until the sauce is thickened. Serve immediately with crusty bread!