Produce

  • 2-2½ pounds peeled Butternut Squash, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

  • 10 Sage Leaves

  • 2 pints Cherry or Grape Tomatoes

  • 1 small Red Onion, peeled, quartered and cut into 1-inch wedges

  • 1 Lemon, zested (about 1 tablespoon) and juiced (about 2 tablespoons)

  • 2 packed cups Baby Spinach

  • ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf Parsley or Basil leaves and tender stems, roughly chopped

Meat

  • ½ pound Hot Italian Sausage, (without casings)

Cheese

  • 1 (4-ounce) ball fresh Mozzarella, torn into chunks, or ½ cup ricotta salata, crumbled (optional)

World Aisle

  • 1 cup Farro, rinsed

Pasta

  • 1 pound cupped or tubed pasta, Orecchiette or Penne

  • ¼ cup Pesto, plus more to taste

Spices

  • ½ teaspoon Red-Pepper Flakes

  • Kosher Salt and Black Pepper

Baking

  • 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, plus more for the pasta

  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil, plus more for the farro

Other

  • Salt and Pepper

  • 6 tablespoons Unsalted Butter

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish

  • Roasted Pine Nuts, for topping

  • 8–10oz. Fresh or Dried Wheat Noodles, (such as lo mein, udon, or ramen)

  • Kosher Salt

  • ¼ cup Gochujang

  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons light or dark Brown Sugar

  • 2 tablespoons Tahini

  • 2 teaspoons Toasted Sesame Oil

  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil

  • 1 bunch Broccoli Rabe, coarsely chopped

  • 4-6 Garlic Cloves, finely chopped

  • Freshly Cracked Black Pepper

  • Handful of torn Basil Leaves, plus sprigs for serving

  • Toasted Sesame Seeds and Lime Wedges (for serving)