Make this creamy, comfort meal a new dinner favorite this season. Try Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta with Sausage for a cozy meal everyone will love.
Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta with Sausage
Prepare your taste buds for one of the great recipes of Fall! This Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta with Sausage is full of nutty flavor, a delicious cream sauce, and is high in protein to help you meet your fitness and health goals. Butternut squash is a very versatile Fall veggie and its rich flavor certainly doesn't disappoint in this recipe.
The tender pasta, hearty sausage, and delicious cream sauce make for such a cozy meal as we enter into the colder months of the year. Your whole family will be pleased with this delicious pasta recipe. This dish is filled to the brim with fall flavors and delectable vegetables. Try it today and you won't be disappointed!
Roasted butternut squash pasta with sausage ingredients
Grab these next time you're at the grocery store, and you'll be all set to make this creamy butternut squash pasta:
- turkey sausage or ground chicken
- bowtie pasta
- butternut squash
- fresh spinach
- olive oil
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- salt
- pepper
- garlic
- cream
- Toppings: parmesan, red pepper flakes
How to make a roasted butternut squash pasta with sausage
Make this delicious butternut squash pasta recipe by following these instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Peel the butternut squash, scoop out the seeds, and cut in half. Chop half of the butternut squash (about 2 cups) into small cubes. Toss in a bowl with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Roast butternut squash in the oven for 30 degrees.
- Heat a large pot of salted water. Add pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage. Cook about 8 minutes, until browned. Add garlic and spices to the meat. Stir.
- Add spinach to the skillet and let cook for 2 minutes, until spinach is wilted.
- Add the cooked butternut squash and cooked pasta to the skillet so everything is combined.
- Pour in the cream, mix well, and heat on low for 2 minutes.
- Top with red pepper flakes and parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
Roasted butternut squash pasta with sausage substitution ideas
Here are some efficient ways to make substitutions for this yummy comfort food:
- Sausage: The type of sausage use decide to use doesn't matter so much. Pork sausage, turkey, or ground chicken will all do the trick! Some spicy Italian sausage would be delicious if you're wanted some more of a kick. If you're vegan or cooking for someone who is, try some vegan sausage.
- Bow tie Pasta: I prefer this shape of pasta, but any "smaller" shape pasta will work just fine. A penne pasta or a macaroni would be perfect substitutions.
- Cream: If you're dairy free, try a can of full fat coconut milk. If you're not dairy free, try some heavy cream for extra creaminess. If you are trying to cut out the creaminess completely, a couple of vegetable stock will work as a substitute.
How long does this pasta last in the fridge?
This fall favorite will last in the fridge for up to 5 days. Make sure you place in an airtight container.
This pasta has a ton of flavor. I feel like it tastes even better after a day of sitting together in the fridge. Warm up in the microwave or on the stove top.
How to meal prep this recipe
Take this pasta with a delicious creamy sauce to the next level by meal prepping it for an entire week of lunches or dinners! To meal prep this recipe, simply make according to the instructions above.
After the pasta has cooled, separate into six equal portions and store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Use airtight containers!
What goes well with Roasted butternut squash pasta with sausage?
There are so many possibilities for sides for this creamy pasta dish. A salad full of leafy greens topped with some goat cheese would compliment the fall flavors in this pasta so well. Another great side dish would be some roasted Brussels sprouts or sauteed green beans.
Other delicious pasta ideas
Lucky for you, pasta is one of my favorite dishes to make! Check out these other dishes here at Jordo's World:
- Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Pasta
- Healthy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
- Chicken Caprese Pasta
- Pizza Pasta Casserole
Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta with Sausage
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Measuring Cups
Ingredients
- 1 lb turkey sausage or ground chicken
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- ½ butternut squash about 2 cups, diced into small pieces
- 4 oz spinach
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic
- 1 cup cream
- Toppings: parmesan red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Peel the butternut squash, scoop out the seeds, and cut in half. Chop half of the butternut squash (about 2 cups) into small cubes. Toss in a bowl with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Roast the butternut squash in the oven for 30 degrees.
- Heat a large pot of water. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage. Cook about 8 minutes, until browned. Add garlic and spices to the meat. Stir.
- Add spinach to the skillet and let cook for 2 minutes, until spinach is wilted.
- Add the cooked butternut squash and pasta to the skillet so everything is combined.
- Pour in the cream, mix well, and heat on low for 2 minutes.
- Top with red pepper flakes and parmesan. Enjoy!
Lydia says
Excellent meal prep recipe enjoyed by everyone, my husband and toddler include! Great flavor and the cream and butternut allows for the pasta to maintain moisture and not dry out when reheating. Keeping this recipe in the meal rotation for sure. Few ingredients is a win in my book too.