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Sausage and Squash Penne

Name: Sausage and Squash Penne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked penne pasta; 1 package (12 ounces) frozen cooked winter squash; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 cooked Italian sausage links (4 ounces each), sliced; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Optional: Minced fresh parsley and additional grated Parmesan cheese

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Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

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4 servings

Updated: Jan. 01, 2023

I love using frozen cooked winter squash because the hard work—peeling, chopping and cooking—is all done for me. — Jennifer Roberts, South Burlington, Vermont

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Ingredients

2 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 package (12 ounces) frozen cooked winter squash
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cooked Italian sausage links (4 ounces each), sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Optional: Minced fresh parsley and additional grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook pasta and squash according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add sausage and onion; cook and stir until sausage is browned and onion is tender; keep warm.
In a small bowl, mix the cooked squash, cheese, salt, parsley and pepper until blended. Drain pasta; transfer to a serving plate. Spoon squash mixture over pasta; top with sausage mixture. If desired, sprinkle with parsley and additional cheese.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup pasta with 1/2 cup sausage and 1/4 cup squash: 468 calories, 26g fat (8g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 705mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 19g protein.

Sausage and Squash Penne

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