Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash: A Cozy, Flavorful Weeknight Dinner
Enjoy a delightful combination of flavors with this Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash recipe, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free option available
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 2 cups butternut squash, cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned.
- Add cubed butternut squash and cook until tender.
- Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes; cook for an additional minute.
- Add cooked pasta and spinach to the skillet; toss to combine.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
Keywords: Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash, cozy dinner, weeknight meal