Description
Experience the warmth of autumn with this delightful Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash. This comforting dish combines savory Italian sausage, tender pasta, and sweet autumn squash, creating a vibrant meal that’s perfect for sharing with family or friends. Each bite delivers a burst of flavor, making it an ideal choice for cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 2 cups butternut squash, cubed
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add crumbled Italian sausage and cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Add cubed butternut squash and cook for about 10 minutes until slightly tender.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sausage and squash mixture, then add fresh spinach and stir until wilted (2-3 minutes).
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm with extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg