Description
Butternut squash pasta with sausage and spinach is a heartwarming dish that beautifully combines creamy, golden pasta with savory sausage and fresh greens. Perfect for chilly evenings, this recipe brings comfort to the table and is sure to impress family and friends alike. Quick to prepare, it’s an ideal weeknight meal or a delightful addition to special gatherings. Indulge in the rich flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 cups diced)
- 8 oz penne or fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb sweet Italian sausage
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Pasta: Bring salted water to a boil in a large pot. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- Sauté the Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Crumble in sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in onions and garlic; sauté until onions are translucent.
- Cook the Butternut Squash: Add diced butternut squash, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes until tender, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
- Toss Everything Together: Mix in spinach until wilted. Add cooked pasta, tossing to coat thoroughly.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle Parmesan over the top, mixing gently until melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg