Description
Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta with Sausage and Spinach is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. This delightful dish combines the sweet, caramelized flavors of roasted butternut squash with savory crumbled sausage and fresh spinach, all enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce. Easy to prepare and perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this pasta dish is not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrients. Its creamy texture and vibrant colors will surely impress your guests while providing a hearty meal that warms the soul.
Ingredients
- 2 cups butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed
- 1/2 lb chicken or turkey sausage, crumbled
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 oz spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz farfalle pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your 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 and caramelized.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, add olive oil and crumbled sausage. Cook until browned (5-7 minutes), then add minced garlic in the last minute.
- Stir in spinach until wilted. Pour in heavy cream and simmer for about 5 minutes; mix in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Cook farfalle pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain well.
- Combine roasted butternut squash with the sausage mixture and stir in cooked pasta until evenly coated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg