Pasta with Roasted Butternut Squash and Sage

Excellent pasta dish. Different from the norm with turkey sausage, roasted butternut squash, balsamic vinegar, and sage.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 55 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 481 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons dried sage
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
• 1 ⅔ cups cubed butternut squash
• ½ pound turkey sausage
• 3 ½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place penne pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a roasting pan with the olive oil. Place the squash and onion in the pan, and season with salt and pepper. Roast 30 minutes, or until squash is tender.

Step 3

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the turkey sausage until evenly brown. Transfer the cooked squash and onion and the cooked pasta to the skillet. Gradually pour in the cream. Season with sage. Continue cooking until heated through. Mix in garlic. Transfer to a large bowl, and toss with balsamic vinegar to serve.