This Butternut Squash Sausage Pasta with creamy goat cheese is the ultimate comfort food. Creamy, cheesy, a little bit spicy, and easily devoured by the spoonful!
In a large, deep skillet, heat 2 Tbsp. olive oil, over medium-high. Add sausage and cook, breaking into large pieces with the back of a spoon. Add in sage, allspice, nutmeg and red pepper flakes. Cook until browned, about 6 minutes.
Add squash, onion, and garlic.. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 2-3 minutes. Add the white wine and cover. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the squash is tender, 18-20 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup of cooking water. Add pasta to the skillet with the squash and sausage, along with the reserved cooking liquid and parmesan cheese. Cook over medium-low heat until the sauce is thick and creamy, about 1-2 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and crumbled goat cheese and serve immediately.
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Notes
Storage
Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to five days. Reheat in a skillet with a splash of water, or in the microwave.
Variations
Swap out the butternut squash for sweet potatoes or pumpkin.
Use whole wheat pasta in place of the regular variety.
Don’t like goat cheese? You could also use cream cheese or cheddar cheese.
Some browned up bacon would make a great addition!
Make it alcohol free by omitting the white wine and adding additional chicken stock.