Description
Indulge in creamy roasted butternut squash pasta with sausage and spinach, a comforting dish perfect for cozy fall and winter dinners. Packed with seasonal flavors, this hearty recipe balances sweetness, savory notes, and creamy textures for a meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- Pasta: 8 oz farfalle (bow-tie pasta)
- Butternut Squash: 2 cups, peeled, seeded, and cubed
- Sausage: ½ lb crumbled sausage (Italian or spicy pork sausage)
- Spinach: 6 oz fresh spinach
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Heavy Cream: 1 cup
- Parmesan Cheese: ⅓ cup, shredded
- Olive Oil: 3 tablespoons
- Salt and Pepper: To taste
Instructions
- Roast the Butternut Squash:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss squash with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until tender.
- Cook the Pasta:
- Boil farfalle in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Sausage:
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook crumbled sausage until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Spinach and Garlic:
- Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the same skillet.
- Sauté garlic until fragrant, then cook spinach until wilted.
- Make the Sauce:
- Lower heat and pour in heavy cream. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Combine Ingredients:
- Add sausage, roasted squash, and pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve:
- Divide into bowls and serve warm.
Notes
- Substitute spinach with kale or arugula for variation.
- Use half-and-half or coconut milk for a lighter or dairy-free version.
- Try different pasta shapes like penne or rigatoni.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
