Description
A hearty and flavorful one-pot pasta dish featuring roasted butternut squash and savory sausage, perfect for a fall meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed
- 8 ounces pasta (penne or rotini recommended)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the cubed butternut squash with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and lightly browned.
- While the squash roasts, heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.
- Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Stir in the uncooked pasta, chicken broth, sage, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the roasted butternut squash and cooked sausage. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the sausage and use vegetable broth.
- Adjust the amount of broth based on your desired pasta consistency.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg