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Autumn Pasta in Spicy Butternut Squash Sauce Recipe

Serves/Makes: 4 – 6 servings

Ingredients:

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion – chopped
  • 16 oz pasta (farfalle, tortellini, etc), cooked and drained
  • Butternut squash (2-3 lbs)- peeled, cubed and cooked
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • Small handful of fresh sage – finely chopped
  • 1 granny smith apple – peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1-2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1-2 teaspoons nutmeg
  • 1-2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 lb ground hot turkey sausage, cooked & drained
  • Salt and pepper to taste

How to cook Autumn Pasta in Spicy Butternut Squash Sauce:

  • Add olive oil to a skillet and cook onion on low until caramelized.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
  • To a food processor, add squash cubes, garlic, caramelized onion, sage, and apple; puree.
  • Add chicken stock (about 1 cup) and spices until desired consistency and taste.
  • Add squash sauce to drained pasta.
  • Toss and top with the spicy turkey sausage, grated asiago, and fresh sage.

This recipe for Autumn Pasta in Spicy Butternut Squash Sauce serves/makes: 4 – 6 servings