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Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta: Indulgent Sausage & Spinach Delight

Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta with Sausage and Spinach

Enjoy a creamy fusion of butternut squash, sausage, and spinach in this delightful pasta dish.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 8 ounces pasta of choice
  • 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound Italian sausage, casing removed
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned.
  3. Add diced butternut squash and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
  4. Stir in heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until heated through.
  5. Add fresh spinach and cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to combine.
  6. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • For a vegan version, substitute sausage with a plant-based alternative.
  • Adjust the cream quantity for a lighter sauce.

Nutrition

Keywords: Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta, Sausage, Spinach, Pasta Dish, Comfort Food