Butternut Squash Pasta with Spicy Sausage
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4.8
Butternut Squash Pasta with Spicy Sausage
Description
This recipe uses peeled and diced butternut squash cooked until soft, then blended to a silky puree to create the pasta sauce. Spicy chicken Italian sausage is browned separately, imparting a savory, spicy layer to the dish. Shallots and garlic are sautéed gently in butter to provide a mellow aroma.
The butternut squash puree is seasoned with salt, pepper, and dressed with fresh sage and parmesan, adding earthiness and umami depth. Tossing in baby spinach introduces a mild, tender green note and some vibrant color.
Cooked pasta is combined with the sauce and sausage to create a cohesive dish with creamy, spicy, and fresh elements. This pasta can be served as a satisfying main course, useful for cool evenings when a hearty, flavorful meal is desired.
Ingredients
- 11 oz spicy chicken Italian sausage (about 4 links )
- 1 lb butternut squash (peeled and diced)
- 1 tbsp butter whipped
- 10 oz pasta (wheat or gluten-free)
- 1/4 cup shallot minced
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups baby spinach (roughly chopped)
- 2 tbsp fresh shaved parmesan cheese
- 4 sage sliced thin, leaves
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add butternut squash and cook until soft.
- Remove squash with a slotted spoon and place in a blender, blend until smooth.
- Add pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions for al dente, reserving at least 1 cup of the pasta water before draining.
- Meanwhile, in a large deep non-stick skillet, sauté sausage over medium heat until browned, breaking up with a spoon as it cooks. When cooked through, set aside on a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and melt the butter, sauté the shallots and garlic until soft and golden, about 5 - 6 minutes.
- Add pureed butternut squash, season with with salt and fresh cracked pepper and add a little of the reserved pasta water (I used about 1 cup) to thin out the sauce to your liking.
- Add baby spinach and stir in parmesan cheese and sage. Toss in cooked pasta and sausage and mix until well coated.
- Serve with additional parmesan cheese on the side if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 362 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 11/4 cups | |
| Calories | 362kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 419mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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