Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta with Turkey Sausage and Spinach
Enjoy a hearty bowl of Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta with Turkey Sausage and Spinach—an easy weeknight dinner that’s packed with flavor!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for roasting squash)
- ½ lb ground turkey or chicken sausage
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 oz fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 8 oz farfalle pasta
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes until caramelized.
- Cook farfalle in salted boiling water according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté ground sausage in olive oil until browned. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in roasted butternut squash and fresh spinach until wilted. Pour in heavy cream and add Parmesan cheese; mix well.
- Toss cooked farfalle into the skillet until coated with sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg