Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash: Amazing 25-Minute Fall Favorite
Enjoy a delicious and quick autumn meal with this scrumptious sausage pasta squash recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 2 cups butternut squash, diced
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 2 cups spinach
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add Italian sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in diced butternut squash and garlic; cook until tender.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions.
- Drain pasta and add to the skillet along with spinach, red pepper flakes, and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss to combine and top with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute turkey sausage for a lighter option.
- Leftovers can be reheated on the stove or in the microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 milligrams
Keywords: Autumn, Sausage, Pasta, Squash, Fall Recipe