Description
Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta with Sausage is a comforting dish that perfectly marries the sweetness of roasted butternut squash with the savory richness of Italian sausage. This luscious, creamy pasta is ideal for chilly evenings or family gatherings, and it’s quick to prepare, ensuring you’ll have a delicious meal ready in no time. Enjoy every bite wrapped in a velvety sauce that’s both satisfying and nourishing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 cups, cubed)
- 8 oz penne or fettuccine pasta
- 3 links (12 oz) Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Cube the butternut squash, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast on a baking sheet for about 25 minutes until caramelized.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente; reserve some pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté diced onions in olive oil until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Crumble in the Italian sausage and cook until browned through.
- Stir in the roasted butternut squash and heavy cream, simmering for a few minutes to combine flavors.
- Mix in cooked pasta and grated Parmesan cheese. Adjust seasoning as needed and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg