This autumn sausage pasta with roasted butternut squash is a creamy, comforting, and easy-to-make fall dinner that’s perfect for cozy nights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
Ingredients
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2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
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2 tbsp olive oil
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Salt and pepper to taste
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8 oz short pasta (penne, rigatoni, etc.)
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12 oz Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
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1 small onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp fresh sage (or 1 tsp dried)
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1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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2 cups baby spinach (optional)
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1/2 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast 25–30 minutes until tender.
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Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
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Brown sausage in a skillet, then transfer to a plate.
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Sauté onion until translucent. Add garlic and sage, cook 1 minute.
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Pour in cream and simmer 2–3 minutes. Stir in squash and mash some for texture.
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Return sausage and add pasta, Parmesan, and pasta water as needed. Stir in spinach if using.
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Season to taste and serve warm.