Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta with Sausage and Spinach
Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta with Sausage and Spinach is the ultimate comfort dish for the colder months. This delightful recipe combines the natural sweetness of roasted butternut squash with savory sausage and fresh spinach, all enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this pasta dish is not only satisfying but also packed with nutrients. Each bite offers a cozy warmth that will surely impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed
- 1/2 lb sausage, crumbled
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 oz spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz farfalle pasta
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper; spread on a baking sheet and roast for about 25 minutes until tender.
- Boil salted water in a saucepan and cook farfalle until al dente; reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook crumbled sausage until browned. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in roasted squash and spinach; pour in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Mix well, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
- Combine cooked farfalle with the sauce and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg