BUTTERNUT SQUASH, SAUSAGE AND BOW TIES

Butternut Squash, Sausage and Bow Ties image

This skillet dinner has it all - pasta, sausage and squash blended in an easy meal that's ready in 45 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

6 oz. (2 1/2 cups) uncooked bow tie pasta (farfalle)
12 oz. pork breakfast sausage links, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium butternut squash, peeled, cut into 1/2 to 3/4- inch pieces (4 cups)
1/2 cup sliced green onions (1/2-inch pieces)
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard

Steps:

Cook pasta to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; cover to keep warm.
Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook sausage as directed on package. Remove sausage and drippings from skillet; discard drippings.
Add 2 tablespoons of the oil to same skillet. Heat over medium-low heat until hot. Add squash; cover and cook 10 minutes or until almost tender, stirring occasionally.
Add onions; cover and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until squash is fork-tender, stirring occasionally.
Add cooked sausage, cooked pasta, sugar, salt, marjoram, mustard and remaining 1 tablespoon oil; mix well. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 2 Cups, Sodium 780 mg, Sugar 6 g