Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta with Sausage and Spinach
Pasta recipes like this are cozy, flavorful, and perfect for fall dinners.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 10 oz pasta (bow tie or penne)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 12 oz Italian sausage, casings removed
- 2 cups butternut squash, roasted and mashed
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 5 oz fresh spinach
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Add minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and smoked paprika. Sauté for 1 minute.
- Stir in mashed butternut squash, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until creamy.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and incorporated.
- Toss in fresh spinach and cooked pasta. Stir until spinach wilts and everything is coated evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm with extra Parmesan if desired.