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Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta with Sausage and Spinach

Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta with Sausage and Spinach Bliss

Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta with Sausage and Spinach is a comforting and nutritious dish perfect for family dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 medium Butternut Squash Cubed, feel free to swap with sweet potatoes.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Choose extra virgin for richer flavor.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced, fresh is best.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Substitute with coconut cream for dairy-free.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese For lactose-free, use nutritional yeast.
For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Farfalle (Bow Tie Pasta) Any pasta works, but al dente is key.
For the Filling
  • 1 pound Sausage Italian sausage recommended, turkey for lighter.
  • 4 cups Spinach Fresh preferred, frozen can work.
Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • skillet
  • large pot
  • Colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the butternut squash into cubes and toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for about 30 minutes.
  2. While the squash roasts, heat a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, and crumble the sausage. Cook for about 10 minutes until browned.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 1 minute, add spinach, and cook until wilted. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle boil. Stir in Parmesan until melted.
  4. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the farfalle according to package instructions until al dente, usually 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  5. Add the cooked pasta and sausage to the creamy sauce, toss until well-coated, adding reserved pasta water as needed for the right consistency.
  6. Fold in the roasted butternut squash or arrange on top. Adjust seasoning with extra salt and pepper if necessary. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. This dish can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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