Pasta with sausage butternut squash is a hearty and satisfying dish that is perfect for a fall or winter meal. The combination of sweet butternut squash, savory sausage, and creamy pasta is sure to please everyone at your table. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and comforting pasta dish that the whole family will love.
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CREAMY ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH PASTA WITH SAUSAGE AND SPINACH
Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta with Sausage and Spinach is a perfect Autumn comfort food. This easy and flavorful recipe is packed with veggies and will become your favorite Fall and Winter family weeknight dinner!
Provided by Julia
Categories Main Course
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 F.
- In a large bowl, toss cubed butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the squash on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet in one layer, without overcrowding.
- Roast in the preheated oven at 400 F for 30 minutes. Remove from oven.
- In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil on medium heat.
- Add crumbled sausage and cook for about 10 minutes, regularly stirring, until the sausage is cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Tip: Cook the sausage while the butternut squash is being roasted.
- In a separate, large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil together with minced garlic and spinach over medium heat. Cook, occasionally stirring, for about 5 or 7 minutes until spinach starts to wilt.
- Add heavy cream. Bring to a brief boil, then immediately reduce to simmer (boiling but not intensely). Add shredded Parmesan cheese. Keep stirring the sauce with the Parmesan cheese on low to medium boil (simmer) until the cheese melts. Remove from heat.
- Season with salt to taste, about 1/4 teaspoon of salt. No salt might be necessary if the sausage is very salty.
- Tip: Use your judgment about whether to add salt or not based on how salty the sausage is. Make the cream sauce while the butternut squash is being roasted.
- Cook pasta al dente in boiling water according to package instructions. That usually means cooking pasta in boiling water for about 7 to 11 minutes. Drain.
- To a large skillet with the creamy spinach sauce, add drained cooked pasta and cooked sausage. Stir. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
- Top the pasta with roasted butternut squash. Stir the squash in, or leave it on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 759 kcal, Carbohydrate 55 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 51 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, Cholesterol 128 mg, Sodium 703 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SAUSAGE AND SQUASH PENNE
I love using frozen cooked winter squash because the hard work-peeling, chopping and cooking-is all done for me. - Jennifer Roberts, South Burlington, Vermont
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook pasta and squash according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add sausage and onion; cook and stir until sausage is browned and onion is tender; keep warm., In a small bowl, mix the cooked squash, cheese, salt, parsley and pepper until blended. Drain pasta; transfer to a serving plate. Spoon squash mixture over pasta; top with sausage mixture. If desired, sprinkle with additional cheese and parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 468 calories, Fat 26g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 705mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
PASTA WITH SAUSAGE, SQUASH AND SAGE BROWN BUTTER
Whether you're after a night in with your special someone or your sweatpants, this is your pasta: a cozy combination of spicy sausage and squash that's glossed with nutty, sage-spiked butter and Parmesan. It's inspired by the cavatelli with sausage and browned sage butter at Frankies 457 Spuntino in Brooklyn - the most ordered dish on dates, according to the owners, but appealing no matter the occasion, according to us. The key to making the dish sing is the unsexy color (brown). You'll want to get a hard sear on the sausage and the squash, and let the butter bubble until brown and toasty. If you're looking for a vegetarian option, omit the sausage. The meat will be gone, but the comfort won't be.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories dinner, lunch, weekday, weeknight, pastas, main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, cook the sausage: In a sauté pan or skillet large enough to hold all the pasta, add the sausage and enough cold water to cover. Set over medium-high heat, then remove from the heat when the water hits a boil, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Transfer the sausage to a cutting board and cut into 1/2-inch coins. Dry out the pan and return it to the stove.
- In the same pan, heat the olive oil over high until nearly smoking. Add the sausage and cook, flipping once, until dark brown on both sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the sausage to a paper towel-lined plate, then reduce the heat to medium. Add the squash and a pinch of salt to the pan. Let cook, stirring briefly and scraping up any browned bits on the bottom of the pan, until browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
- While the squash is browning, add pasta to boiling water, and cook to al dente according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, and drain the pasta.
- When the squash is nicely browned, add the butter and sage and cook until the butter is golden, nutty smelling and foaming, just a minute or two, then immediately remove the pan from the heat and add back the sausage.
- Add the pasta to the pan and mix with the brown-butter sauce (if the pasta has cooled off quite a bit, return the pan to low heat while you combine everything). Stir in the cheese, then add pasta water as needed to smooth the sauce. Adjust with salt and pepper, and serve with extra Parmesan, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1073, UnsaturatedFat 33 grams, Carbohydrate 97 grams, Fat 62 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 32 grams, SaturatedFat 25 grams, Sodium 842 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 1 gram
PASTA WITH ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND SAGE
Excellent pasta dish. Different from the norm with turkey sausage, roasted butternut squash, balsamic vinegar, and sage.
Provided by Anna
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash Winter Squash Butternut Squash
Time 1h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a roasting pan with the olive oil. Place the squash and onion in the pan, and season with salt and pepper. Roast 30 minutes, or until squash is tender.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place penne pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the turkey sausage until evenly brown. Transfer the cooked squash and onion and the cooked pasta to the skillet. Gradually pour in the cream. Season with sage. Continue cooking until heated through. Mix in garlic. Transfer to a large bowl, and toss with balsamic vinegar to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.5 calories, Carbohydrate 57.2 g, Cholesterol 63.2 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 20.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 484.4 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
SMOKED SAUSAGE AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH PASTA
In partnership with Hillshire Farm Brand, we're helping you make dinner time easy, quick, and delicious. Here, a butternut squash pasta with smoked sausage that will soon become a go-to comfort dish.
Provided by Hillshire Farm(R) Brand
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Hillshire Farm®
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Place sausage and squash on a large baking pan. Drizzle with oil; toss to coat.
- Roast in preheated oven for 12 minutes. Toss with 3 tablespoons cubed butter and sage; return to oven for 12-14 minutes, until squash is caramelized and tender.
- Melt remaining butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Toss in pasta, sausage mixture, lemon juice, 3/4 cup of the cheese, salt, and pepper. Serve in shallow bowls topped with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 720.7 calories, Carbohydrate 62.5 g, Cholesterol 98.8 mg, Fat 44.1 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 20.2 g, Sodium 1073.4 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
CREAMY ONE-POT PASTA WITH SAUSAGE AND SQUASH
This creamy, cheesy pasta sauce is a great foil for the pound of butternut squash hidden within. The best part? Both the pasta and the sauce are made in one pot-no separate pot of boiling water needed.
Provided by Kat Boytsova
Categories Pasta Kid-Friendly Sausage Milk/Cream Parmesan Cheese Squash Garlic Sage Nutmeg Small Plates One-Pot Meal Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oil in a medium heavy pot over medium-high. Cook sausage, breaking up into about 1" pieces with a wooden spoon, until well browned, 5-7 minutes. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, until evenly distributed, about 1 minute.
- Combine milk, cream, and 2 cups water in a large bowl or glass measuring cup. Stirring sausage mixture constantly, slowly stream in milk mixture; bring to a simmer. Add 1 1/4 cups Parmesan and cook, stirring constantly, until cheese is melted. Add squash, pasta, garlic, sage, salt, and nutmeg and toss to combine, making sure pasta is covered with liquid. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and bring to a bare simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta is cooked through, squash is beginning to break down, and sauce is reduced and glossy, about 20 minutes.
- Pluck out and discard sage. Transfer pasta to a platter. Top with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan and a few cranks of pepper.
ORECCHIETTE WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND SAUSAGE
This full-flavored pasta weeknight dinner is inspired by the classic combination of orecchiette and sausage with garlic and oil. Traditionally paired with broccoli rabe, this version uses butternut squash, which offers a sweet balance to the spicy kick of the sausage. It's then finished with fresh oregano and lots of grated Parmesan cheese.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Combine the olive oil, garlic and sausage in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sausage is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove the garlic and sausage with a slotted spoon to a plate, keeping all the oil in the skillet. Add the squash to the skillet; season with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the squash is lightly browned and tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the oregano.
- When you add the squash to the skillet, add the pasta to the boiling water and cook as the label directs for al dente. Reserve 1 1/2 cups cooking water, then drain.
- Add the sausage and garlic, pasta and 1 cup cooking water to the skillet with the squash. Cook, tossing occasionally, until the pasta is well coated, about 1 minute. Add more of the remaining cooking water if the mixture seems dry; season with salt.
- Divide the pasta among bowls. Top with the Parmesan and sprinkle with red pepper flakes and/or basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 650, Fat 34 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Cholesterol 41 milligrams, Sodium 736 milligrams, Carbohydrate 68 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 19 grams, Sugar 3 grams
PASTA WITH SAUSAGE & BUTTERNUT SQUASH
Steps:
- Pour 1 tablespoon of olive oil into a large skillet (12 inches), and cook over high heat for 2 minutes. Take the sausage out of the casing and add it to the hot oil. Cook for about 3 minutes until it browns. Using the back of a wooden spoon, break the sausage up into small, bite-size pieces while it is browning. Turn off the heat. Using a slotted spoon, place the sausage in a bowl; cover and set aside. Keep about 1 tablespoon of the oil and fat left in the pan, and discard the rest. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the pan, and cook over medium heat for 3 minutes. Add the onion, garlic, basil and sage, and cook for 4 minutes, stirring well, until the onion and garlic start to brown. (If you like it really spicy, add the optional ¼ teaspoon of red pepper flakes.) Add the reserved sausage and cook for 2 more minutes, stirring well. Add the wine and deglaze the pan. Cook for 5 more minutes, stirring well to dislodge the brown bits at the bottom of the pan. Add the diced butternut squash and cook for 2 minutes, stirring well. Add the chicken stock, bring to a boil over high heat, and then reduce the heat and allow to simmer for 30 minutes. While the sauce is cooking, bring a large pot of water to a boil. (If you wish, add the optional 2 tablespoons of salt.) When the water reaches a rolling boil, add the pasta and cook according to the instructions on the package. When the pasta is cooked, drain it well in a colander over the sink. Pour the pasta back into the pot, add the sauce, and cook over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove the pan from the heat, add the optional Parmesan cheese and softened butter, and serve.
SAUSAGE & BUTTERNUT SQUASH PASTA
Quick and easy recipe taken from Olive magazine. Great when butternut squash is in season around Oct/Nov
Provided by everydaychef
Categories Pork
Time 20m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Fry the onion, butternut squash and sausage in a little oil for 10 minutes until cooked.
- Meanwhile, cook the linguine, drain, and toss with the herbs and seasoning.
- Add the sausage and vegetables and serve with chili oil.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH, SAUSAGE, SPINACH & MUSHROOM PASTA BAKE
Combine the sweet earthy flavour of butternut squash with sausage, spinach, mushrooms and sage in this hearty pasta bake. It takes a little effort but it's well worth it
Provided by Rosie Birkett
Categories Dinner, Main course, Supper
Time 1h30m
Yield Serves 4-6
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 200C/180 fan/gas 6. Whisk together the vinegar and half the olive oil. Put the squash in a roasting tin and toss with the dressing, the chilli and seasoning. Squeeze the sausagemeat out of the skins, roll into small meatballs (you should have about 35). Arrange around the squash and roast for 35-40 mins, turning halfway, until the squash is tender and the meatballs are caramelised.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a saucepan over a medium heat, until bubbling. Add the sage and allow to sizzle for a few minutes, or until crisp. Remove using a slotted spoon and set aside on a plate lined with kitchen paper. By this point, the butter should have browned. Stir in the flour and cook for a few seconds, then gradually pour in the milk, whisking continuously until you have a smooth sauce, about 7-10 mins. Add the nutmeg and some seasoning, stir in the parmesan until melted, then stir in the mustard.
- Oil a medium-sized baking dish. Cook the pasta following pack instructions until al dente, then drain and run under cold running water. Heat the remaining oil in a pan over a medium heat and fry the mushrooms with a pinch of salt for a few minutes, until softened and caramelised. Add the garlic, then the greens, stirring until the greens wilt, then add to the white sauce along with the squash, pasta and half the fried sage, adding up to 50ml milk or water if it's too thick.
- Pour into the baking dish, then add the meatballs. Scatter over the remaining sage, the reserved squash seeds, and grate over the extra parmesan. Roast for 25-30 mins, until golden and bubbling. Allow to settle for 10 mins before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 799 calories, Fat 39 grams fat, SaturatedFat 15 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 80 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 26 grams protein, Sodium 1.3 milligram of sodium
ORICHETTE PASTA WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH, SAGE & ITALIAN SAUSAG
This is really amazing, colorful and oh so tasty! The combination of sweet squash combined with sage, sweet or spicy Italian sausage is incredible! The Orichette pasta, "Little lamb ears" is perfect for this dish. I cooked the squash and sausage ahead of time, and set aside. This worked well since everything is heated through before cooking. This recipe was passed along to me from a GF. She's been bragging on it for years. I finally made it and now wonder WTH took me so long! From: Traditional Home, Sept. 2006 Although this recipe states that it serves 6-8, I think it serves 4-6 as a main dish. Serve with a green salad and sautéed haricot verts, some crusty bread and you have a lovely meal! Oh, don't forget the vino :D
Provided by Chicagoland Chef du
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Boil water (salted) for pasta.
- Heat large skillet over med-high heat. Add olive oil; swirl to coat pan.
- Add squash and cook 5-6 minutes until browned and caramelized, tossing until all sides are browned. Transfer to bowl. *This can be done ahead of time.
- Add sausage to pan and cook until well browned. Drain. Return sausage to pan.
- Stir in garlic and crushed red pepper, if using, and cook 1 minute.
- Add white wine and simmer, uncovered, 1-2 minutes stirring constantly and scraping pan to loosen any brown bits. *This can be done ahead of time.
- As a time saver: At this point you can set the squash and sausage aside.
- Return squash to pan; add chicken broth and sage. Bring to boil and reduce heat. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until squash is very tender, about 10-12 minutes.
- Add pasta to the boiling water for pasta. Cook pasta according to package directions. When al dente, drain well.
- Add pasta to squash & sausage mixture, then cook and stir for 2 minutes.
- Add paremesan, pepper , season to taste with salt. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 638.7, Fat 23.6, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 53.6, Sodium 1058.5, Carbohydrate 68.7, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 5.6, Protein 37.6
Tips:
- Choose the right sausage: Italian sausage is a classic choice for this dish, but you can also use other types of sausage, such as chicken, turkey, or even a vegetarian sausage.
- Use fresh butternut squash: Fresh butternut squash has a sweeter, more flavorful taste than pre-cut or frozen squash.
- Roast the butternut squash before adding it to the pasta: Roasting the butternut squash brings out its natural sweetness and caramelizes the edges.
- Use a good quality pasta: A good quality pasta will hold its shape and texture better than a cheaper pasta.
- Don't overcook the pasta: Cook the pasta according to the package directions, but be careful not to overcook it, as this will make it mushy.
- Add the pasta to the sauce, not the other way around: This will help to prevent the pasta from becoming waterlogged.
- Garnish with fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as basil, parsley, or thyme, will add a pop of color and flavor to the dish.
Conclusion:
Pasta with sausage and butternut squash is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With its combination of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy pasta dish, give this recipe a try.
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