Butternut Squash Goat Cheese Pasta With Sausage

Butternut Squash Goat Cheese Pasta

Ingredients

  • 12 oz pasta, farfalle or penne
  • 1 lb mild bulk Italian sausage
  • 1 medium butternut squash, seeded and cut into ½-inch cubes
  • 1 fennel bulb or small onion, cut into 1/2 inch pieces (optional)
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine or vermouth
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan
  • 5 oz goat cheese log
  • 3 tbsp chopped fresh sage
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1/4 tsp ground allspice
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper

Directions

  1. In a large, deep skillet or dutch oven, heat 2 Tbsp. olive oil, over medium-high. Add sausage and cook, breaking into large pieces with the back of a spoon. Add in sage, allspice, nutmeg and red pepper flakes. Cook until browned, about 6 minutes.
  2. Add squash, fennel, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 2-3 minutes. Add the white wine and cover. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the squash is tender, 18-20 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup of cooking water. Add pasta to the skillet with the squash and sausage, along with the reserved cooking liquid and parmesan cheese. Cook over medium-low heat until the sauce is thick and creamy, about 1-2 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and crumbled goat cheese and serve immediately.
Source: www.platingsandpairings.com – revised and tested by Michelle Foster

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