Sausage and Squash Penne

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

  Makes

4 servings

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

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

1. 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.
2. 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.