Pasta with Roasted Butternut Squash, Onions and Sage

A wonderful light dinner that's easy to make. Serves 2

1 pound butternut or acorn squash, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces,
1/4 inch thick
1 onion, peeled and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon slivered fresh sage, or 1 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Optional: 1 ounce Canadian or turkey bacon, cut into matchsticks
6 oz dried pasta, such as bowties or wheels
1 cup diced ripe tomatoes
3 tablespoons chopped green olives
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Position rack in lower third of oven. Preheat to 450oF. Fry bacon and drain. On a baking sheet with sides, toss squash, onions, sage, oil, salt and pepper. Spread out in an even layer and roast for 15-20 minutes, stirring once, until beginning to brown. Toward the end of baking, stir in bacon.

Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water (8-10 min). Drain and return to the pot. Add roasted vegetables, tomatoes and olives; toss to combine. Serve with Parmesan cheese.