Description
A comforting dish that combines hearty beef sausage and sweet roasted butternut squash, perfect for chilly autumn evenings.
Ingredients
- Fresh tagliatelle or fettuccine
- Beef sausage (spicy or sweet)
- Butternut squash, diced
- Garlic, minced
- Onion, chopped
- Olive oil
- Fresh sage or thyme
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Chop the butternut squash into equal-sized cubes, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and spread on a baking sheet.
- Roast the squash for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- While the squash roasts, bring salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente, reserving a cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant. Add sliced beef sausage and cook until browned.
- Toss the roasted squash into the skillet with the sausage, then add the drained pasta. Stir in reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency.
- Add fresh herbs, adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Plate up and serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Consider adding a splash of white wine for extra flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: pasta, autumn, roasted squash, beef sausage, comfort food