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©Kirton News 2026
The Editor's Letter
What a bumper issue for October and a little artistic licence on our part on the front cover! So many events happening as we career into Autumn! Don’t let those darker evenings put you off getting out and supporting our community. St Peter & St Paul’s church and our Town Hall especially have so many fun events to attend!
If it does look a bit drizzly and cold outside, here’s a warming, autumnal recipe that you might like to try!
5-ingredient Butternut Squash and Sausage Pasta Bake!
Ingredients:
• 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cut into small bite-sized cubes
• 300g short dried pasta (such as rigatoni, penne, or fusilli)
• 4 pork or veggie sausages, skins removed and meat crumbled
• 1 vegetable or chicken stock cube dissolved in 400ml boiling water)
• 100g cheddar or mozzarella cheese, grated
• Optional basics: 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Instructions
1) Brown the sausage: Heat the oil in a large ovenproof skillet or deep frying pan over medium heat. Fry the crumbled sausage meat for 5 minutes until browned.
2) Boil the pasta and squash: While the sausage cooks, boil your pasta and the squash cubes together in a large pot of salted water for about 8 to 10 minutes, until the pasta is al dente and the squash is tender. Drain, but reserve a splash of the cooking water.
3) Combine and simmer: Toss the drained pasta, squash, and sausage together in your pan. Pour in the stock and your splash of pasta water. Simmer for 2 minutes over medium heat, mashing a few squash cubes with your spoon to thicken the stock into a creamy sauce.
4) Melt the cheese: Scatter the grated cheese over the top. Pop the pan under your oven’s grill for 3 to 4 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown.
We’re looking for lots more businesses and people to feature as our Meet the Local for 2027! If you would like to take part, please get in touch as we always welcome new contributions and it’s completely free publicity! If you have anything you’d like to say, someone you’d like to thank, a poem, a recipe or a puzzle you’d like to share, get in touch! We’re always contactable at Editor@kirtonnews.co.uk.
Take care of yourselves and each other.
