Sausage Butternut Squash Pasta
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 627kcal
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!
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage mild, bulk
- 3 Tablespoons fresh sage chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 pound butternut squash peeled, seeded and cut into ½-inch cubes
- 1 large onion minced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or dry vermouth
- ½ cup Parmesan freshly grated
- 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 1/2 cup goat cheese crumbled
Instructions
- In a large, deep skillet, heat 2 Tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound Italian sausage and cook, breaking into large pieces with the back of a spoon. Add 3 Tablespoons fresh sage, 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg and 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Cook until browned, about 6 minutes.
- Add 1 pound butternut squash (peeled and cubed), 1 large onion (diced), and 4 cloves garlic (minced). Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 2-3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup dry 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 12 ounces penne 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 ½ cup Parmesan. Cook over medium-low heat until the sauce is thick and creamy, about 1-2 minutes. Sprinkle with 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley and crumbled 1/2 cup goat cheese and enjoy!
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Notes
Storage
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Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to five days. Reheat in a skillet with a splash of water, or in the microwave.
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Swap out the butternut squash for sweet potatoes or pumpkin.
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Use whole wheat pasta in place of the regular variety.
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Don’t like goat cheese? You could also use cream cheese or cheddar cheese.
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Some browned up bacon would make a great addition!
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Make it alcohol free by omitting the white wine and adding additional chicken stock.
Nutrition
Calories: 627kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 699mg | Potassium: 650mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 8559IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 192mg | Iron: 3mg