Description
Indulge in the warmth of butternut squash pasta with sausage and spinach—a delightful dish that brings comfort and flavor to your table. Sweet, roasted squash pairs perfectly with savory sausage and fresh spinach, creating a vibrant meal that’s easy to prepare. Perfect for cozy dinners or entertaining guests, this recipe is sure to impress without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups butternut squash, cubed (about 1 medium squash)
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb sweet Italian sausage (or turkey sausage)
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the butternut squash by peeling and cubing it into 1-inch pieces.
- Boil a large pot of salted water; cook fettuccine until al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned (5-7 minutes). Stir in minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add cubed butternut squash, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until tender (10-12 minutes).
- Toss in spinach and sauté until wilted (2-3 minutes).
- Combine drained pasta with the skillet mixture, adding Parmesan cheese and reserved pasta water gradually until desired creaminess is achieved.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 465
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg