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Butternut Squash Pasta with Sausage and Spinach for Fall

Butternut Squash Pasta with Sausage and Spinach: A Cozy Fall Dinner You’ll Love made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces of pasta
  • 1 medium butternut squash peeled and cubed
  • 1 pound of Italian sausage sweet or spicy
  • 3 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 cloves of garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion until translucent.
  • Add minced garlic and Italian sausage to the skillet, breaking it apart, and cook until browned.
  • Stir in the butternut squash and thyme, cooking until the squash begins to soften.
  • Add fresh spinach and a splash of reserved pasta water, then stir until the spinach wilts.
  • Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce, tossing everything together thoroughly.
  • Finish with grated Parmesan cheese and serve hot, garnished with extra herbs if desired.