Description
Butternut Squash Goat Cheese Pasta with Sausage is a comforting dish that beautifully blends the sweetness of roasted butternut squash with creamy goat cheese and savory sausage. This delightful meal offers a burst of fall flavors, making it perfect for cozy family dinners or special gatherings. With its vibrant colors and rich textures, this pasta dish is not only satisfying but also visually appealing, promising to become a quick favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 4 oz creamy goat cheese
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the butternut squash into cubes, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and spread on a lined baking sheet.
- Roast the squash for 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized. Meanwhile, boil salted water in a separate pot for the pasta.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, reserving half a cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage until crumbly. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in roasted squash, cooked pasta, spinach, and goat cheese. Mix gently while adding reserved pasta water until creamy.
- Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese and freshly cracked pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 67g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg