Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash: Amazing 25-Min Easy Family Dish
Experience the cozy flavors of fall with this delicious Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash, a hearty dish that comes together in just 25 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and diced
- 2 cups spinach
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned.
- Add the diced butternut squash and cook until tender.
- Stir in the garlic, sage, salt, and pepper, and cook for another minute.
- Add the spinach and cooked pasta, tossing to combine.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute sausage with plant-based sausage.
- Add more veggies like bell peppers or zucchini for extra flavor and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 milligrams
Keywords: Autumn, Sausage, Pasta, Squash, Fall Recipe