Pasta with Butternut Squash, Sausage and Sage Pesto
Pasta with Butternut Squash, Sausage and Sage Pesto is a main course that serves 8. For $1.8 per serving, this recipe covers 26% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains around 19g of protein, 31g of fat, and a total of 556 calories. If you have butternut squash, olive oil, parmesan, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. 1 person has made this recipe and would make it again. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. It is brought to you by Foodista. With a spoonacular score of 77%, this dish is solid. Users who liked this recipe also liked Roasted Butternut Squash, Sausage and Orecchiette Pastan in a Brown Butter Sage Sauce, Butternut Squash, Sage Pesto and Prosciutto Pizza, and Butternut Squash Gratin with Sage Pesto & Gorgonzola for.
- Serves: 8
- Time: 45 Mins
- Category: side dish, lunch, main course, main dish, dinner
- Health Rating: 44.0
Ingredients
| Image | Name | Qty | Metric | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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butternut squash | 420.0 | grams | None |
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olive oil | 2.0 | Tbsps | None |
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kosher salt | 0.125 | teaspoons | None |
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pepper | 0.125 | teaspoons | None |
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pasta | 453.592 | grams | None |
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sausage | 453.592 | grams | None |
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sage leaves | 64.0 | grams | None |
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garlic cloves | 2.0 | None | |
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parmesan | 50.0 | grams | None |
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pine nuts | 33.75 | grams | None |
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extra virgin olive oil | 162.0 | milliliters | None |
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salt and pepper | 1.0 | pinch | None |
butternut squash
Qty: 420.0
Metric: grams
Price: None
olive oil
Qty: 2.0
Metric: Tbsps
Price: None
kosher salt
Qty: 0.125
Metric: teaspoons
Price: None
pepper
Qty: 0.125
Metric: teaspoons
Price: None
pasta
Qty: 453.592
Metric: grams
Price: None
sausage
Qty: 453.592
Metric: grams
Price: None
sage leaves
Qty: 64.0
Metric: grams
Price: None
garlic cloves
Qty: 2.0
Metric:
Price: None
parmesan
Qty: 50.0
Metric: grams
Price: None
pine nuts
Qty: 33.75
Metric: grams
Price: None
extra virgin olive oil
Qty: 162.0
Metric: milliliters
Price: None
salt and pepper
Qty: 1.0
Metric: pinch
Price: None
Instructions
For the pesto
Step 1: In the bowl of a food processor (or in a blender), add the sage, garlic and pine nuts. Pulse the ingredients a few times until chopped. In a steady stream, slowly add the olive oil while the food processor or blender is running. Stop to scrape down the sides once with a rubber spatula and add the salt and pepper. Run the processor for a few more seconds to combine thoroughly.
Ingredients:
- salt and pepper
- olive oil
- pine nuts
- garlic
- sage
Equipment:
- food processor
- blender
- spatula
- bowl
Step 2: Transfer the pesto to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator until ready to use. The pesto will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Ingredients:
- pesto
For the pasta
Step 1: Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Equipment:
- oven
Step 2: In a large bowl, toss the squash with the olive oil, salt and pepper.
Ingredients:
- salt and pepper
- olive oil
- squash
Equipment:
- bowl
Step 3: Line a baking sheet with parchment and spread the squash evenly being sure they are not overlapping.
Ingredients:
- spread
- squash
Equipment:
- baking sheet
Step 4: Bake for approximately 25-30 minutes or until the squash is tender.
Ingredients:
- squash
Equipment:
- oven
Step 5: Remove from oven and set aside.
Equipment:
- oven
Step 6: In a large pot, bring 5 quarts of water to a boil and add a handful of kosher salt.
Ingredients:
- kosher salt
- water
Equipment:
- pot
Step 7: Add the pasta to the water and stir. Bring the water back to a boil and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for approximately 8 minutes.
Ingredients:
- pasta
- water
Step 8: While the pasta is cooking, remove the sausages from the casings and brown in a large saute pan breaking up the sausage as it cooks. Set aside.
Ingredients:
- sausage
- pasta
Equipment:
- frying pan
Step 9: Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of cooking liquid, and transfer to a large bowl. Gently toss the pasta with the sage pesto, squash and sausage.
Ingredients:
- sausage
- squash
- pasta
- pesto
- sage
Equipment:
- bowl
Step 10: Add some of the reserved cooking liquid if the sauce seems thick.
Ingredients:
- sauce
Step 11: Serve immediately.
Dietary Information
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Needs |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 555.71 kcal | 27.79% |
| Fat | 30.89 g | 47.52% |
| Saturated Fat | 8.92 g | 55.78% |
| Carbohydrates | 50.42 g | 16.81% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 47.14 g | 17.14% |
| Sugar | 2.88 g | 3.2% |
| Cholesterol | 47.34 mg | 15.78% |
| Sodium | 561.81 mg | 24.43% |
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | 100.0% |
| Alcohol % | 0.0 % | 100.0% |
| Protein | 19.0 g | 38.0% |
| Copper | 10.15 mg | 507.37% |
| Vitamin A | 5631.02 IU | 112.62% |
| Selenium | 51.7 µg | 73.86% |
| Manganese | 1.37 mg | 68.56% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.45 mg | 30.3% |
| Phosphorus | 275.03 mg | 27.5% |
| Magnesium | 74.94 mg | 18.73% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.64 mg | 18.22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35 mg | 17.53% |
| Zinc | 2.41 mg | 16.05% |
| Vitamin E | 2.31 mg | 15.43% |
| Vitamin C | 12.43 mg | 15.06% |
| Calcium | 144.86 mg | 14.49% |
| Potassium | 502.97 mg | 14.37% |
| Iron | 2.48 mg | 13.78% |
| Fiber | 3.28 g | 13.11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17 mg | 10.29% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.59 µg | 9.85% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.79 mg | 7.9% |
| Folate | 30.82 µg | 7.7% |
| Vitamin K | 7.62 µg | 7.26% |
