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Comforting Sausage Pasta Recipe with Fall Veggies

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A hearty and flavorful pasta dish featuring savory sausage, creamy sauce, and seasonal fall veggies like butternut squash and kale. Perfect for cozy autumn dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces pasta (penne, rigatoni, or fusilli)
  • 8 ounces Italian sausage
  • 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • 2 cups kale, chopped and de-stemmed
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage, breaking it into chunks with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
  3. In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil. Add the onion and garlic, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Toss in the butternut squash and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
  4. Stir in the chopped kale and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Simmer for 5 minutes. Mix in the Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg.
  6. Add the cooked pasta and sausage to the skillet. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach your desired consistency.
  7. Plate the pasta and garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and freshly cracked black pepper. Serve warm.

Notes

[‘Don’t overcook the pasta; al dente is key.’, ‘Use fresh Parmesan for better melting and flavor.’, ‘Brown the sausage well to enhance the flavor.’, ‘Prep veggies and measure ingredients beforehand for seamless cooking.’, ‘Adjust sauce consistency with pasta water or broth.’]

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Keywords: sausage pasta, fall veggies, comforting pasta, autumn recipe, easy dinner, hearty meal

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