Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash: Easy Comfort with Turkey Bacon Tastes
Bring the flavors of fall into your kitchen with this easy recipe for Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 8 ounces whole wheat penne pasta
- 1 pound turkey sausage
- 1 butternut squash, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 cups spinach, chopped
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced butternut squash and cook for about 10 minutes, until tender.
- Add turkey sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in garlic, sage, and red pepper flakes; cook for another minute.
- Add cooked pasta and spinach to the skillet, mix well.
- Top with parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side salad.
- You can substitute the turkey sausage for chicken sausage if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash