Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta: Indulgent Sausage & Spinach Delight
Indulge in a rich and creamy butternut squash pasta dish featuring savory sausage and fresh spinach, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Baking and Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound butternut squash
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cut the butternut squash into cubes and roast at 400°F for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions and drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook the sausage until browned.
- Add the roasted squash, cream, garlic powder, and cooked pasta to the skillet. Stir until well combined.
- Fold in the spinach and cook until wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute sausage with mushrooms or a plant-based alternative.
- Adjust cream quantity based on desired creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta, Sausage, Spinach, Pasta Recipe