Description
A hearty, autumn-inspired pasta bake featuring a creamy butternut squash and marinara sauce, savory Italian sausage, and melted mozzarella.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz whole grain penne pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage, ground
- 3 cups butternut squash, cubed and roasted/steamed
- 24 oz low-sodium marinara sauce
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil pasta for 2 minutes less than package directions; drain.
- Brown the sausage in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through.
- Blend the cooked butternut squash into a smooth puree and mix into the marinara sauce.
- In a baking dish, combine pasta, cooked sausage, and fresh spinach.
- Pour the squash-marinara mixture over the ingredients and stir to coat.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American Fusion