Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Butternut Squash Pasta with Sausage, a hearty dish that blends creamy roasted butternut squash with savory Italian sausage and al dente pasta. Perfect for chilly evenings, this recipe creates not just a meal but cherished memories shared around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 8 oz Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the butternut squash in half, scoop out the seeds, drizzle with olive oil, and roast for about 25-30 minutes until tender.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Crumble in the Italian sausage and cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Add chopped onions to the skillet and sauté until translucent (3-4 minutes), then stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Scoop the roasted squash into a blender with chicken broth; blend until smooth. Return to the skillet with sausage mixture.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain while reserving some cooking water.
- Combine drained pasta with the butternut squash sauce and sausage mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess.
- Serve immediately and enjoy this delightful dish!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg