Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta with Sausage and Spinach
Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta with Sausage and Spinach is the ultimate comfort dish, perfect for cozy autumn nights. This delightful recipe features the natural sweetness of roasted butternut squash paired with savory crumbled sausage and fresh spinach, all enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups butternut squash (peeled, seeded, cubed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- ½ lb sausage (crumbled)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 6 oz spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 8 oz farfalle pasta
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss cubed butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for about 25 minutes until tender.
- In a large pot, boil salted water and cook farfalle according to package instructions until al dente. Drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and crumbled sausage. Cook until browned; add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Add roasted butternut squash and spinach to the skillet; stir until spinach wilts. Pour in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese; mix well over low heat.
- Combine cooked farfalle with the sauce in the skillet. Toss gently to coat everything evenly before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 668mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 70mg