Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta with turkey Sausage and Spinach. This delightful dish features roasted butternut squash that adds a natural sweetness, complemented perfectly by savory turkey sausage and fresh spinach. The creamy sauce envelops the pasta, making it an ideal recipe for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed
- 1/2 lb turkey sausage, crumbled
- 8 oz farfalle pasta (or your preferred shape)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 6 oz fresh spinach
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss cubed butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for about 25 minutes until tender.
- Cook farfalle pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and crumbled turkey sausage; cook until browned (5-7 minutes). Stir in minced garlic and spinach until wilted.
- Combine roasted butternut squash with the sausage mixture in the skillet. Pour in heavy cream and simmer for 3-5 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss gently to coat everything in the creamy sauce. Top with grated Parmesan before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg