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Butternut Squash Pasta with Sausage and Spinach

Butternut Squash Pasta with Sausage and Spinach Recipe Delight

This Butternut Squash Pasta with Sausage and Spinach is a delicious blend of flavors and textures, perfect for any meal setting.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 429
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 12 oz chicken sausage, hot Italian; fully cooked; sliced
  • 2 cups butternut squash, cubed
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp coriander
  • pinch nutmeg
  • 6 oz spinach
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 8 oz pasta, Gemelli shaped; uncooked
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, for garnish

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions.
  2. Reserve some of the cooking liquid for later.
  3. Slice chicken sausage and add it to the pot with olive oil spray. Sauté over medium heat for 5 minutes or until browned. Remove once browned.
  4. Add chopped onion, cubed squash, and spices to the pot. Sauté for 10 minutes until tender.
  5. Add spinach and chicken broth to the pot and wilt the spinach.
  6. Add the cooked pasta back to the pot.
  7. Stir in parmesan cheese and add reserved pasta water as needed to bring the dish together.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley and add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 429kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 32gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 1533mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3600IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize with different proteins and add-ins to make it your own. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.

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