Sausage
and Squash Penne Recipe
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
Additional
grated Parmesan cheese and minced fresh parsley, optional
How
To Make Sausage and Squash Penne :
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 additional cheese
and parsley.
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.
