Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta with Sausage and Spinach Recipe
This creamy roasted butternut squash pasta combines tender roasted squash, savory sausage, and fresh spinach in a luscious Parmesan cream sauce. It’s a comforting and flavorful meal perfect for cozy dinners, with a balanced mix of roasted and sautéed ingredients and al dente farfalle pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Roasted Butternut Squash
- 2 cups butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Sausage
- 1/2 lb sausage, crumbled, casings removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Creamy Spinach Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 oz spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (adjust as needed)
Pasta
- 8 oz farfalle (bow tie pasta)
Instructions
- Roast Butternut Squash: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Toss the cubed butternut squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Spread the squash evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet without overcrowding. Roast for 30 minutes until tender and caramelized. Remove from the oven.
- Cook Sausage: While the squash roasts, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the crumbled sausage and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring regularly until fully cooked. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Make Creamy Spinach Sauce: In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and spinach, cooking for about 5 to 7 minutes until the spinach wilts. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a brief boil, then immediately reduce to a simmer. Stir in the shredded Parmesan cheese until melted. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt, adjusting based on the sausage’s saltiness. Remove from heat.
- Cook Pasta and Assemble: Boil the farfalle pasta in salted water according to package instructions (typically 7 to 11 minutes) until al dente. Drain well. Add the cooked pasta and sausage to the skillet with the creamy spinach sauce and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper if desired. Top with the roasted butternut squash, stirring in or leaving on top as preferred before serving.
Notes
- Roasting the squash enhances its natural sweetness and texture.
- Cook the sausage and prepare the cream sauce simultaneously to save time.
- Adjust salt in the cream sauce depending on the sausage’s salt content.
- Use farfalle or your favorite pasta shape.
- For extra flavor, garnish with additional Parmesan or fresh herbs like parsley before serving.
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