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Cozy Autumn Sausage Pasta – Creamy, Hearty & Fall-Inspired

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This Cozy Autumn Sausage Pasta features roasted butternut squash blended into a creamy sauce, paired with savory sausage, pasta, and warm fall spices — a perfect cold-weather meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2½ cups butternut squash, diced

  • 12 oz pasta (rigatoni, penne, or fusilli)

  • 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)

  • 1 small onion, diced

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • ½ cup chicken or vegetable broth

  • ½ cup heavy cream or half-and-half

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan

  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh sage (or 1 tsp dried)

  • Pinch of nutmeg

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Roast squash at 400°F for 25–30 minutes until tender.

  • Cook pasta in salted water; reserve ½ cup pasta water. Drain.

  • Sauté sausage in a skillet until browned. Set aside.

  • In the same skillet, cook onion, garlic, and sage until fragrant.

  • Blend roasted squash with broth, cream, Parmesan, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.

  • Pour sauce into skillet, simmer 3–5 minutes. Add sausage and pasta.

  • Toss to coat and heat through. Serve with extra Parmesan and fresh sage.

Notes

Make vegetarian with mushrooms or kale. Use dairy-free alternatives as needed.

Find it online: https://simplehomeflavors.com/cozy-autumn-sausage-pasta-creamy-hearty-fall-inspired/