Description
A warm and hearty dish featuring pasta, sausage, and squash, perfect for autumn evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned.
- Add the onion and garlic to the skillet, cooking until softened.
- Stir in the diced butternut squash and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth and Italian seasoning; simmer until the squash is tender.
- Mix in the spinach and cooked pasta, stirring until heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute the sausage with a vegetarian option for a meatless version.
- Any type of pasta can be used, including gluten-free options.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash, cozy dinner, fall recipes