Description
Butternut Squash Pasta with Sausage is a heartwarming dish that perfectly captures the essence of autumn. This delicious recipe combines creamy butternut squash sauce with savory sausage, making it ideal for cozy evenings. With its vibrant colors and robust flavors, this pasta dish is sure to impress family and friends alike. Get ready to twirl your fork in pure comfort food bliss!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 8 oz farfalle or penne pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or sweet)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by peeling and cubing the butternut squash, chopping the onion, and mincing the garlic.
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté the onion until translucent, then add garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in the butternut squash along with salt and pepper; cook until tender (about 10-15 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream, then add cooked sausage and Parmesan cheese; stir well to combine.
- Drain the pasta and toss it into the skillet until coated with the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg