CREAMY ONE-POT PASTA WITH SAUSAGE AND SQUASH

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Creamy One-Pot Pasta with Sausage and Squash image

This creamy, cheesy pasta sauce is a great foil for the pound of butternut squash hidden within. The best part? Both the pasta and the sauce are made in one pot-no separate pot of boiling water needed.

Provided by Kat Boytsova

Categories     Pasta     Kid-Friendly     Sausage     Milk/Cream     Parmesan     Cheese     Squash     Garlic     Sage     Nutmeg     Small Plates     One-Pot Meal     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
12 oz. Italian sausage (about 3 links), casings removed
1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups finely grated Parmesan, divided
1/2 large butternut squash (about 1 lb.), peeled, seeded, chopped into 1/2" pieces
1/2 lb. fusilli
1 garlic clove, finely grated
1 sprig sage
2 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium heavy pot over medium-high. Cook sausage, breaking up into about 1" pieces with a wooden spoon, until well browned, 5-7 minutes. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, until evenly distributed, about 1 minute.
  • Combine milk, cream, and 2 cups water in a large bowl or glass measuring cup. Stirring sausage mixture constantly, slowly stream in milk mixture; bring to a simmer. Add 1 1/4 cups Parmesan and cook, stirring constantly, until cheese is melted. Add squash, pasta, garlic, sage, salt, and nutmeg and toss to combine, making sure pasta is covered with liquid. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and bring to a bare simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta is cooked through, squash is beginning to break down, and sauce is reduced and glossy, about 20 minutes.
  • Pluck out and discard sage. Transfer pasta to a platter. Top with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan and a few cranks of pepper.

Brooke Flutey's
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I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pasta and sausage.


Md Shawon Hossin
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This dish was a bit too heavy for me. I think I would use less butter and cream next time.


Abdulla Aleid
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I love the creamy sauce and the sausage and squash are a great combination.


Alex Jeet
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Khana Ajagsm
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Overall, this was a good recipe. I would make a few adjustments next time, but I would definitely make it again.


Bethan marie Davies
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I found this dish to be a bit bland. I think I would add more spices next time.


Md Bijoy
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The pasta was a bit overcooked for my liking. I would recommend cooking it for a minute or two less.


Billy Mutch
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This dish was a bit too creamy for my taste. I think I would use less heavy cream next time.


Jeina Neam
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I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pasta and sausage. It's a great weeknight meal that is both delicious and easy to make.


Ayoub Arman
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This recipe was easy to follow and the ingredients were easy to find. I also liked that I could adjust the spiciness to my liking.


Artemis Miller
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I used spicy sausage in this recipe and it gave the dish a nice kick. I also added a bit of red pepper flakes for an extra bit of heat.


Pedro Caio De Moraes Guedes Ruiz
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I wasn't sure how the squash would taste in this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. It added a nice sweetness that balanced out the savory sausage.


fatima sherazi
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I love that this recipe is a one-pot meal. It made cleanup a breeze. And the addition of squash made it feel like a healthy dish.


Anthony lipscomb
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This creamy one-pot pasta with sausage and squash was a hit with my family! The flavors were rich and comforting, and the pasta cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.