Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash: A Cozy and Easy Comfort Meal
A warm and comforting dish perfect for fall, combining savory sausage with sweet squash and pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 2 cups butternut squash, diced
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned.
- Add onion and garlic, cooking until soft.
- Stir in squash and seasonings, then cover to cook until squash is tender.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions.
- Once pasta is cooked, add to the skillet along with spinach and toss to combine.
- Serve warm, garnished with parmesan if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be made with any type of sausage you prefer.
- Feel free to add other vegetables such as bell peppers or mushrooms.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg