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One Pot Butternut Squash and Sausage Pasta

An easy one-pot pasta recipe with sausage and butternut squash.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 680 kcal
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion finely chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 small butternut squash peeled and chopped (3 cups)
  • 4 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1 12- ounce package gluten-free penne noodles
  • 1 tablespoon herbs de provence (or Italian seasoning)
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1 12-ounce package pre-cooked chicken sausage, (see note)*
  • 4 cups baby spinach or kale
  • 1 1/2 cups gruyere cheese grated (see note)**

Instructions

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  1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan or stockpot over medium-high. Add the onion and sauté, stirring occasionally until onion begins to turn translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic and chopped butternut squash and cook, stirring occasionally for 2 minutes.
  3. Add the chicken broth and white wine, and bring to a full boil. Add the penne noodles, Herbs de Provence (or Italian seasoning) and sea salt, and return to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook at a gentle boil, stirring occasionally, for 12 to 14 minutes.
  4. Add the sliced sausage and greens and stir. Cook and stir until most of the liquid has evaporated, about another 2-5 minutes.
  5. Once much of the liquid has cooked off, add the Gruyere (or Parmesan) cheese, and lemon zest. Gently stir to avoid breaking the noodles. Serve with additional grated Gruyere or Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • *I like using Aidell's Chicken Sausage - the Italian or the Chicken & Apple goes great in this recipe! **You can also use Parmesan cheese or Pecorino Romano.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving Calories 680kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 53g (18%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 41g (63%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 680

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving
Calories 680kcal 34%
Carbohydrates 53g 18%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 41g 63%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%

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