Description
Indulge in this Butternut Squash Pasta with Sausage, where creamy butternut squash meets savory Italian sausage and twirling pasta. Perfect for crisp fall evenings, this dish not only warms the heart but also delivers a unique flavor experience that will have everyone asking for seconds. Easy to make and visually stunning, it’s ideal for both weeknight dinners and special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 fresh sage leaves (or 1 tsp dried sage)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by peeling and cubing the butternut squash. Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and cook the Italian sausage until browned.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté until fragrant and translucent (about 4-5 minutes).
- Stir in the butternut squash along with salt and pepper. Cook until tender (around 10-15 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, boil salted water in a pot and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Once the squash is tender, mash it slightly to create a creamy texture. Add cooked pasta and reserved water as needed, stirring in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Serve hot and garnish with additional Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg