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butternut squash pasta sausage spinach a delicious easy recipe

Butternut Squash Pasta: 7 Delicious Recipes to Savor


  • Author: Juanita A. Smith
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This dish combines butternut squash, pasta, sausage, and spinach for a hearty meal.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 8 oz pasta
  • 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • 1 lb sausage, casings removed
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add sausage and cook until browned.
  4. Add garlic and butternut squash. Cook until squash is tender.
  5. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
  6. Add cooked pasta to the skillet and mix well.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

  • Feel free to add cheese for extra flavor.
  • You can substitute sausage with turkey or chicken sausage.
  • Use gluten-free pasta if needed.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

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