Hot Honey Bacon & Butternut Pasta Salad

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. 
2. Place 2 tablespoons of buffalo sauce and honey in a small bowl; whisk to combine the hot honey. 
3. Place bacon slices on the prepared baking sheet and brush both sides with the hot honey. Place in the oven and cook for 15 minutes or until the bacon is cooked and crisp, flipping the bacon halfway through. Remove from the oven and transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Reserve as much of the bacon drippings on the baking sheet as possible. 
4. Once the bacon is cool enough to handle, chop or dice. 
5. Place the butternut squash on the baking sheet and return to the oven. Cook for 10 minutes or until the squash is tender. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool. 
6. Meanwhile, pour pasta (from Suddenly Salad box) into a 3-quart saucepan ⅔ full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta. Rinse with cold water and drain well.
7. In a large bowl, whisk together the seasoning (from Suddenly Salad box), remaining buffalo sauce (½ tablespoon), olive oil, and vinegar to make the dressing.  
8. Add the pasta, bacon, and butternut squash to the bowl; toss gently. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until serving. Garnish with sage leaves before serving.