Description
A warm and hearty dish perfect for autumn, combining sausage, pasta, and squash for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 2 cups butternut squash, diced
- 8 oz pasta (your choice)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the diced butternut squash and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Once the squash is tender, stir in the spinach and cooked pasta.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Serve hot, topped with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute the sausage with a vegetarian option for a meatless version.
- For added flavor, consider adding red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for easy meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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