Squash and Mushroom Pasta

Approx. 1 and 1/2 cup Cooked brown rice pasta(DO NOT overcook leave slightly al dente(chewy) it will cook slightly in the sauce at the end of the recipe.
1/4 cup cooked butternut squash(can use acorn squash too) instructions below
1-2 TBSP olive oil
1/2 cup sliced baby bella or cremini mushrooms
1/2 tsp ground dried sage (if you use fresh use less)
salt and pepper to taste
1 bayleaf
veggie stock (or meat stock if desired)
1 small-medium shallot
1/4 cup swiss chard(boiled for 3 minutes) or raw baby spinach -optional
1/2 clove garlic -optional
vegan soy parmesan-optional

You can roast the butternut squash in the oven at 400F for approx 45 min till fork tender. Set aside.

Saute shallots and mushrooms til soft in olive oil, add garlic it using , then add sage and bay
leaf saute another 30 seconds. Add the spinach if using , wilt the baby spinach , or boiled chard if using( the swiss chard will already be wilted). Add squash, pasta and then slowly add the veggie stock to make a nice sauce consistency. Saute til just warmed and plate, sprinkle with soy parmesan if using, and enjoy!