Description
Butternut squash pasta with sausage is a delicious, cozy dish perfect for chilly evenings. This creamy pasta combines the sweet, nutty flavor of roasted butternut squash with savory Italian sausage, creating a comforting meal that will warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds. Easy to prepare and adaptable to various dietary preferences, this recipe is a must-try for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups butternut squash (peeled and diced)
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the butternut squash by peeling and dicing it into bite-sized cubes.
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside, reserving some pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the sliced Italian sausage for about 5–7 minutes. Add onions and garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the diced butternut squash, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until tender, about 10–12 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and gradually add Parmesan cheese, stirring until combined.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired sauce consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg