Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash: Easy Comfort Food for Fall Nights
Comforting and hearty, this Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash dish embodies the flavors of fall with its rich sausage, tender squash, and vibrant pasta.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound sausage
- 2 cups butternut squash, diced
- 12 ounces pasta of choice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and cook until translucent.
- Add sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in garlic, butternut squash, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let simmer until squash is tender.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions.
- Drain pasta and add it to the skillet with sausage and squash.
- Mix well and stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier sauce, add a splash of cream when mixing.
- Try different types of sausage for varied flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Autumn, Sausage, Pasta, Squash, Comfort Food