Description
Creamy butternut squash pasta with sausage is the ultimate comfort dish that tantalizes your taste buds. This hearty meal features al dente pasta enveloped in a velvety golden sauce made from roasted butternut squash and savory Italian sausage. Ideal for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings, this recipe balances rich flavors and satisfying textures, making it a favorite for family dinners or entertaining friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cubed butternut squash (about 1 medium squash)
- 8 oz Italian sausage (spicy or sweet)
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Peel and cube the butternut squash into small pieces.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and crumbled Italian sausage. Cook until browned (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in cubed butternut squash and vegetable broth; cover and simmer until squash is tender (about 10 minutes).
- Blend the mixture until smooth using a blender or immersion blender.
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Combine the pasta with the creamy sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Serve garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg