Sausage & Butternut Squash Pasta

Step 1

If you wish, peel the butternut squash. Slice it in half & empty the pips out. Small dice the squash.

Step 2

In a pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Before draining the pasta, reserve a small ladle of cooking water.

Step 3

In the meantime, in a second pot of salted boiling water, cook the squash 6-7 min, over medium heat. Once cooked through, drain the squash.

Step 4

Meanwhile, slice the sausages into rounds.

Step 5

Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a pan, over medium heat. Add the grated garlic & sauté for 30 sec, stirring.

Step 6

Add the sausages & sear for 5-6 min, until browned.

Step 7

Once nicely browned, add the spinach into the pan. Cook for 2 min, until the spinach is wilted.

Step 8

Add the squash, drained pasta, reserved pasta water & 'herbes de Provence' to the pan. Stir & continue cooking for another 1-2 min.

Step 9

Serve the sausage & butternut squash pasta topped with a drizzle of olive oil. Re-season to taste & enjoy !