Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta: Indulgent Sausage & Spinach Delight
This creamy butternut squash pasta, combined with savory sausage and fresh spinach, creates an indulgent dish perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat-Based
- 12 ounces pasta of your choice
- 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and diced
- 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for garnish
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the sausage over medium heat, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add the diced butternut squash to the skillet and cook until tender.
- Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted.
- Pour in the heavy cream and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- You can add other vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 35 grams
- Saturated Fat: 18 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta, Sausage, Spinach, Comfort Food, Easy Recipes