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Autumn sausage pasta squash dish with seasonal ingredients and herbs

Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash: Amazing 25-Min Fall Favorite

This hearty autumn pasta dish combines savory sausage, tender squash, and pasta in a creamy sauce, perfect for a quick and flavorful fall meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 650 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet

Ingredients
  

Pasta

  • 8 oz short pasta
  • 3 qt water
  • 1 tsp salt

Sauce

  • 1 lb ground Italian sausage
  • 2 cups butternut squash cubed
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tbsp fresh sage chopped
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions
 

Cooking

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
  • Drain excess fat, then add squash and garlic, cooking until squash softens, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Stir in chicken broth, heavy cream, sage, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper; bring to a simmer.
  • Add cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese to the skillet and toss to combine; serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, roast the butternut squash before adding it to the skillet. You can also substitute Italian turkey sausage for a lighter option.