Looking for a comforting dish full of autumnal flavor? This pasta does the trick with cubes of butternut squash, earthy hints of sage, and hearty chicken sausage.
Prep Time: 45 minutes prep time
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients:
- 8 oz whole-grain penne pasta
- 2 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash (1⁄2 inch pieces)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup low-fat milk
- 1⁄2 tsp dried sage
- 1⁄2 tsp salt
- 1⁄4 tsp black pepper
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 2 cups chopped pre-cooked chicken sausage links
- 1⁄2 cup whole pecans
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Set aside.
- Toss squash with oil in a medium bowl. Place squash in a roasting pan. Cook for approximately 15 minutes, until a fork easily pierces through squash.
- In a saucepan set over medium heat, heat milk until just boiling. Reduce heat to medium low. Add sage, salt, and pepper. Mix cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water. Add cornstarch to milk mixture, slowly whisking constantly until mixture thickens. Whisk in 1⁄2 cup of the cheese until sauce is smooth.
- Heat sausage over stove or in microwave. Toss with cooked pasta. Fold sauce into pasta mixture. Divide among 4 plates. Garnish each plate with remaining cheese and pecans.
Nutrition Info:
571 Calories, 27 g Protein, 67 g Carbohydrates, 4 g Fiber, 25 g Total fat (7 g sat), 759 mg Sodium, ★★★★★ Vitamin A, Phosphorus, ★★★★ Vitamin C, Calcium, Magnesium, ★★★ Vitamin B1 (thiamine), B3 (niacin), ★★ Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), B6, Iron, Potassium, Zinc, ★ Vitamin B12, E, K
This article originally appeared on TasteForLife.com.
