SAUSAGE AND SQUASH PENNE

Sausage and Squash Penne image

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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: Additional grated Parmesan cheese and minced fresh parsley

Steps:

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 : Calories 468 calories, Fat 26g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 705mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein.