Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Butternut Squash Pasta with Sausage and Spinach. This creamy dish features tender pasta enveloped in a rich butternut squash sauce, complemented by savory sausage and fresh spinach. Perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests, this recipe brings warmth and vibrancy to your table.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and diced
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Peel and dice the butternut squash, chop the onion, and mince the garlic. Set aside the sausage.
- Cook the pasta: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook fettuccine until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Sauté sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Crumble in sausage and cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Add onions and garlic: Stir in chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until onions are translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Incorporate squash: Add diced butternut squash and vegetable broth to the skillet; cover and simmer on low until squash softens (10-15 minutes).
- Create sauce: Mash softened squash slightly, then stir in heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine everything: Toss cooked pasta into the skillet with fresh spinach; mix gently until well coated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg