Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash: A Cozy 25-Minute Fall Delight
Enjoy the cozy flavors of autumn with this delicious and quick sausage pasta squash dish, perfect for chilly evenings.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: gluten-free
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 medium butternut squash, diced
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups spinach
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced squash and cook for about 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add Italian sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- Drain pasta and add it to the skillet along with spinach.
- Toss everything together and top with grated parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with different seasonal vegetables.
- For extra flavor, consider adding crushed red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash, Fall Recipes, Quick Dinners