Description
A comforting and flavorful pasta dish combining creamy sauce, roasted butternut squash, and spicy sausage, evoking warm memories of family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni
- 2 cups butternut squash, cubed
- 8 oz spicy sausage, casings removed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Fresh herbs (sage or thyme) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Save 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Add the spicy sausage and cook until browned and thoroughly cooked, about 7-10 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer for 5 minutes, adding reserved pasta water to adjust consistency if needed.
- Fold in the roasted butternut squash and let the flavors meld for 2 minutes, then combine with rigatoni, tossing until well-coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs.
Notes
Substitutions for ingredients include penne for rigatoni and coconut cream for a dairy-free option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Creamy Pasta, Butternut Squash, Spicy Sausage, Comfort Food, Italian Recipe