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Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta with Sausage and Spinach

Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta with Sausage and Spinach Bliss

Enjoy the delightful Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta with Sausage and Spinach, a comforting dish perfect for autumn dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Farfalle Pasta or any pasta you prefer
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or coconut cream for dairy-free alternative
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese or nutritional yeast for vegan option
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil for roasting and cooking
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Salt adjust based on sausage saltiness
For the Veggies
  • 2 cups Butternut Squash cubed, can substitute with sweet potatoes
  • 2 cups Spinach can swap in kale or chard
For the Protein
  • 1 lb Sausage (Crumbled) choose mild or spicy Italian sausage

Equipment

  • Oven
  • large skillet
  • Large pot
  • Baking Sheet
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel and cube the butternut squash, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add crumbled sausage, and cook for about 10 minutes until browned. Then, transfer sausage to a plate.
  3. In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed, and sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes. Add spinach and cook for 5-7 minutes until wilted.
  4. Pour in heavy cream, heat to a brief boil, then lower the heat to simmer gently.
  5. Mix in grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until it melts. Add salt to taste.
  6. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add farfalle pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and reserve a cup of pasta water.
  7. In the skillet with the sauce, fold in cooked sausage and roasted butternut squash. Stir in drained pasta, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired creaminess.
  8. Plate the pasta, garnish with additional Parmesan and black pepper, serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Roast butternut squash up to two days in advance. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze portions for up to 3 months, thaw overnight before reheating.

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