Butternut Squash Sausage Pasta

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    45 mins

  • Total Time

    55 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    1053 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Butternut Squash Sausage Pasta

This butternut squash sausage pasta is full of yummy butternut squash, savory sausage, herbs, and cheeses. It’s the perfect dinner!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 cups butternut squash cut into ½ inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 16 ounces cavatappi pasta
  • 1 pound Italian sausage bulk, mild
  • 1 sweet onion minced
  • 1/2 cup kale chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon sage minced, fresh
  • 1-1/2 cups water reserved pasta water
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Asiago cheese shaved
  • Parmesan Cheese for garnish, fresh

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Toss the butternut squash and olive oil together and season with a small pinch of salt.
  3. Roast for 30 minutes or until the squash is tender and golden brown. Flip it halfway through cooking. 
  4. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta to al dente according to the package directions. Drain it but do not discard the cooking liquid and do not rinse the pasta.
  5. Add the Italian sausage to a large, high-sided skillet set over medium heat.
  6. Cook, breaking up the meat as you stir, for 5-7 minutes or until the sausage is crumbled and browned. 
  7. Add the onion, kale, garlic, and sage, and cook for an additional minute. 
  8. Deglaze the pan by adding the pasta water and scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. 
  9. Add the heavy cream, asiago cheese, cooked pasta, and butternut squash.
  10. Toss to combine and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  11. Garnish with lots of fresh parmesan and serve immediately. 
  12. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 1053kcal (53%) Carbohydrates 102g (34%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 55g (85%) Saturated Fat 21g (105%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g (35%) Monounsaturated Fat 24g (120%) Cholesterol 117mg (39%) Sodium 1054mg (44%) Potassium 932mg (20%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 8093IU (162%) Vitamin C 24mg (27%) Calcium 269mg (27%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1053 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 1053kcal 53%
Carbohydrates 102g 34%
Protein 38g 76%
Fat 55g 85%
Saturated Fat 21g 105%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 24g 120%
Cholesterol 117mg 39%
Sodium 1054mg 44%
Potassium 932mg 20%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 8093IU 162%
Vitamin C 24mg 27%
Calcium 269mg 27%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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