Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash: A Cozy, Hearty Dish for Fall
A delicious blend of sausage, pasta, and squash, perfect for fall.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 2 cups butternut squash, cubed
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 4 cups spinach
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Cook the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the cubed butternut squash and cook for another 5 minutes until tender.
- Stir in the garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper, cooking for an additional minute.
- Meanwhile, cook the penne pasta according to package instructions, then drain.
- Add the cooked pasta and spinach to the skillet, mixing thoroughly.
- Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and serve warm.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute sausage with lentils or mushrooms.
- Adjust the amount of spinach according to preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 45mg