Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta with Sausage and Spinach
Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta with Sausage and Spinach is the perfect dish to warm your soul during the chilly months. This comforting pasta combines sweet, caramelized butternut squash with savory sausage and vibrant spinach, creating a harmonious blend of flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed
- 1/2 lb sausage, crumbled
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 8 oz farfalle pasta
- 6 oz spinach
- Olive oil, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss butternut squash cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 25–30 minutes until tender.
- Cook farfalle pasta according to package instructions; drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté crumbled sausage until browned. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Combine roasted squash and spinach in the skillet; stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until well mixed.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet; mix thoroughly. Serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg