Ingredients
Method
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the cubed butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread it evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes or until golden and tender. Set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the crumbled sausage and cook for about 10 minutes, breaking it apart as it browns. Set aside once fully cooked.
- In another large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese and cook until the sauce thickens. Season with salt as needed.
- Meanwhile, cook farfalle pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and add to the skillet with the sauce.
- Stir in the cooked sausage, then gently fold in or top with roasted butternut squash.
- Serve immediately while warm and creamy.
Notes
Use spicy Italian sausage for extra depth or sweet sausage if you prefer a milder flavor.
Fresh spinach is best, but thawed frozen spinach (well-drained) can be used in a pinch.
To make this dish vegetarian, skip the sausage or use a plant-based alternative.
You can roast the squash ahead of time for a faster dinner prep.
Fresh spinach is best, but thawed frozen spinach (well-drained) can be used in a pinch.
To make this dish vegetarian, skip the sausage or use a plant-based alternative.
You can roast the squash ahead of time for a faster dinner prep.