Description
Butternut Squash Pasta with Sausage is the ultimate comfort food, combining the creamy sweetness of roasted butternut squash with savory Italian sausage. This dish is perfect for cozy fall evenings or busy weeknights, bringing a delightful blend of flavors to your dinner table. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you can create a satisfying meal that even the kids will love. Get ready for a culinary experience that warms your heart and fills your home with delicious aromas.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups butternut squash (peeled and diced)
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Roast the diced butternut squash on a baking sheet for 20 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and cook the Italian sausage until browned (7-10 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and roasted squash; sauté for an additional 5 minutes.
- Cook rotini according to package instructions until al dente, reserving some pasta water.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sausage mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce.
- Serve warm, topped with Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg