Italian Sausage and Winter Squash Pasta Recipe

Name: Italian Sausage and Winter Squash Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces whole wheat pasta; 1 lb Italian turkey sausage, casings removed; 2 tablespoons olive oil (optional); 4 ounces mushrooms, sliced; 1 onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; ¾ teaspoon rubbed sage; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 cup butternut squash or 1 cup acorn squash, pureed; ½ cup fat-free evaporated milk; ½ cup fat free chicken broth; salt and pepper; fresh parmesan cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

12 ounces whole wheat pasta
1 lb Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
2 tablespoons olive oil (optional)
4 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
¾ teaspoon rubbed sage
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup butternut squash or 1 cup acorn squash, pureed
½ cup fat-free evaporated milk
½ cup fat free chicken broth
salt and pepper
fresh parmesan cheese (optional)

1
If you have fresh squash, cut it it half and place cut side down in a microwave safe container.
2
Cover with plastic wrap and microwave for 14 minutes or until soft.
3
Remove seeds and stringy part and then separate squash from shell.
4
Puree the squash.
5
Meanwhile, boil pasta according to package directions, then strain.
6
Brown sausage in skillet with onion, garlic and olive oil.
7
You may leave out olive oil if sausage has it's own juices.
8
Add rest of ingredients, stir, and simmer for 5 minutes, then serve over pasta.
9
Add parmesan on top, if you're feeling decadent.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces whole wheat pasta, 1 lb Italian turkey sausage, casings removed, 2 tablespoons olive oil (optional), 4 ounces mushrooms, sliced, and more.

Yes, Italian Sausage and Winter Squash Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Italian Sausage and Winter Squash Pasta

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