Description
Butternut Squash and Sausage Bowtie Pasta
Ingredients
8 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
1 lb butternut squash, cubed
8 oz Italian sausage, sliced
2 cups fresh spinach
3 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for garnish)
1/4 tsp dried sage
Salt and black pepper to taste
Directions
Cook the pasta: Boil bowtie pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
Sauté the sausage: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook sliced sausage until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Cook the squash: In the same skillet, add 2 tbsp olive oil and butternut squash. Season with sage, salt, and pepper. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
Add garlic and spinach: Stir in garlic and spinach, cooking until the spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.
Combine: Add cooked pasta, reserved pasta water, sausage, and Parmesan to the skillet. Toss until everything is coated and heated through.
Serve: Garnish with extra Parmesan and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes if desired.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 450 kcal per serving
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