Pasta with Sausage and Butternut Squash: A Comforting Family Favorite
A delightful dish combining pasta with savory sausage and sweet butternut squash, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 pound sausage
- 1 medium butternut squash
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add sausage and cook until browned.
- Add diced butternut squash and minced garlic, stirring until squash is tender.
- Combine the pasta with the sausage and squash, stirring well.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Serve with grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Feel free to add other vegetables or spices to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 mg