Description
Butternut squash pasta with sausage is a heartwarming dish that combines creamy, savory flavors in every bite. Sweet butternut squash mingles with juicy Italian sausage, creating a delightful culinary experience that’s perfect for any occasion. This recipe is not only easy to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights, but it’s also visually appealing, with vibrant colors sure to brighten your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 8 oz Italian sausage (spicy or sweet), crumbled
- 12 oz rotini or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook crumbled sausage until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cubed butternut squash; sauté until softened.
- Lower heat, add heavy cream and fresh spinach, stirring until the spinach wilts.
- Drain cooked pasta and add it to the skillet; mix well until everything is coated in the creamy sauce.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 400g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg