Description
Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta with Sausage is a comforting dish that beautifully blends the natural sweetness of roasted butternut squash with the savory goodness of Italian sausage. This creamy pasta, drizzled with rich heavy cream and sprinkled with Parmesan, creates an inviting meal perfect for cozy evenings. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, it’s ideal for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. Bring warmth and satisfaction to your table with this delightful recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups peeled and diced butternut squash
- 1 pound Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 8 ounces fusilli or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roast butternut squash cubes for about 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown crumbled sausage for about 6 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté diced onion in the same skillet until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in roasted butternut squash and dried sage, mashing some squash into the mixture.
- Pour in heavy cream slowly, stirring until well combined and creamy (about 3 minutes).
- Add cooked sausage and drained pasta; toss to coat evenly.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg