Description
Creamy butternut squash pasta with sausage is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. This delightful dish combines sweet, roasted butternut squash with savory Italian sausage, creating a rich, velvety sauce that perfectly clings to each bite of pasta. Quick to prepare and visually stunning, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a cozy masterpiece that satisfies cravings and warms your heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups butternut squash, cubed
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp fresh sage, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss cubed butternut squash in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for about 25 minutes until tender.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage for about five minutes. Add onion and garlic until softened.
- Stir in roasted butternut squash, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese until combined into a creamy sauce.
- Toss cooked pasta in the sauce until well-coated. Season with sage, salt, and pepper before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For a vegetarian option, replace sausage with mushrooms or spinach. - Add crushed red pepper flakes for an extra kick. - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently on low heat.