Butternut Squash Rice, Sausage, Apple and Pecan Stuffing

extra virgin olive oil

garlic cloves, minced

celery ribs, diced

diced yellow or white onion

dried thyme

sweet Italian sausage links, decased

roughly chopped pecans

large butternut squash, peeled, Blade C, noodles trimmed

Gala apple, Blade C

shredded parmesan or Gruyere cheese or mild cheddar