Looking for a super simple and savory weeknight dinner recipe this fall? This Butternut Squash, Kale and Chicken Sausage Pasta is packed with flavor and super simple!
As I am sure with all of you there have been many family and friends coming and going from my house this past week. One of the things that can make meal prepping difficult is when food sensitivities come into play. Luckily I have not had to alter my everyday diet due to food sensitivities in my immediate family, but for many it is a constant struggle.
Well perfect timing as a recipe challenge came my way to utilize Gluten Free Quinoa Pasta! In order to accommodate a Gluten intolerance for a visiting family member I decided to make a delicious savory pasta dish with Quinoa Pasta from Tresomega Nutrition. What sets Tresomega Quinoa Penne apart from other gluten free pastas you ask? Not only are their pastas all gluten-free, but a healthy, high-protein and organic alternative to traditional pastas.
If you haven’t used the Tresomega Nutrition’s Quinoa Pasta, you can purchase it at http://www.tresomega.com/or at Sams.com, Amazon.com or Walmart.com. Tresomega Nutrition also has some other great products like Coconut Oil and Coconut Flour.
On busy weeknight’s I need something that’s super easy to make and can be successfully reheated for a few days while staying tasty for lunches. Boom. Butternut Squash, Kale and Chicken Sausage Pasta!
I have been loving roasted butternut squash in my meals this fall! I think I roast up some squash every week and throw it into salads or as a side with chicken, it is so easy and let’s just face it YUMMY! So of course I wanted to incorporate butternut squash into this pasta dish somehow.
Now cutting up a butternut squash is not the easiest of tasks so I have to admit I resort to the already peeled and diced squash in your produce section. It literally cuts 15 min off of my prep time. Hence stressing the desire for an easy meal!
The savory blend of roasted Butternut Squash with kale and sweet Italian Chicken sausage encompasses all great fall flavors. Plus the fact that you can have this on your table in less than 30 minutes while only dirtying two pans is a huge plus!
Try out this Butternut Squash, Kale and Chicken Sausage Pasta on a busy weeknight and enjoy my friends!
Ingredients:
- 1lb Tresomega Quinoa Penne Pasta
- 1lb Ground sweet Italian Chicken Sausage
- 1 butternut squash, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 tsp Poultry Seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bunches kale, stems discarded and leaves torn
- 1 cup finely shredded Parmigiano Reggiano
- Sea Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400°F. Spread diced butternut squash in an even single layer on a baking sheet covered in aluminum foil. Drizzle with 1 Tablespoon olive oil, season generously with salt and ground black pepper, toss to coat. Roast in oven until tender, about 20-30 minutes.
In a large skillet over medium high heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add ground chicken sausage and cook, using a wooden spoon to break up sausage into bite-sized pieces, until meat is fully browned, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and poultry seasoning.
Add kale (in batches if necessary since it will wilt down as it heats) to the chicken sausage mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until all kale is soft and wilted, about 5 minutes. Season with sea salt and black pepper. Fold in the roasted butternut squash carefully as to not mush the squash.
While cooking the sausage and vegetable mixture, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne according to package directions for “al dente” pasta and drain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.
Add pasta, reserved pasta water, and Parmigiano Reggiano to the sausage and vegetable mixture. Stir to combine flavors.
Serve and grate extra Parmigiano Reggiano on top.
Enjoy!
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Butternut Squash, Kale and Chicken Sausage Pasta
- 1 lb Tresomega Quinoa Penne Pasta
- 1 lb Sweet Italian Chicken Sausage (Ground)
- 12 oz Butternut Squash (Peeled and Diced)
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil (Extra Virgin)
- 1 tsp Poultry Seasoning
- 3 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 2 bunches Kale (chopped)
- 1 Cup Parmiggiano Reggiano (Finely Shredded)
- Sea Salt and Pepper (to taste)
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Preheat oven to 400°F. Spread diced butternut squash in an even single layer on a baking sheet covered in aluminum foil. Drizzle with 1 Tablespoon olive oil, season generously with salt and ground black pepper, toss to coat. Roast in oven until tender, about 20-30 minutes.
In a large skillet over medium high heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add ground chicken sausage and cook, using a wooden spoon to break up sausage into bite-sized pieces, until meat is fully browned, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and poultry seasoning.
Add kale (in batches if necessary since it will wilt down as it heats) to the chicken sausage mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until all kale is soft and wilted, about 5 minutes. Season with sea salt and black pepper. Fold in the roasted butternut squash carefully as to not mush the squash.
While cooking the sausage and vegetable mixture, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne according to package directions for “al dente” pasta and drain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.
Add pasta, reserved pasta water, and Parmigiano Reggiano to the sausage and vegetable mixture. Stir to combine flavors.
Serve and grate extra Parmigiano Reggiano on top.
Enjoy!
I love roasted butternut squash but never thought of adding them to pasta! They will add so much flavour and a nice bite. I am making a note of it for the next time I make pasta!
Thanks for sharing
Thank you Ashima! I have been obsessed with roasted Butternut squash lately! It adds a nice flavor to the pasta for sure!
I’ve been impressed by the number and kinds of gluten free pastas available. This looks like a delicious and colorful plate. I’m pretty sure I would love to eat it with or without pasta.
Thank you Lydia! I was pleasantly surprised with the texture of this pasta, sometimes gluten free pasta can be tough but this one tasted great!
Yum a colorful vibrant pasta for the eyes and the senses. I wish I could get butternut squash that easily here, I would make this pasta dish tomorrow otherwise. We get a good selection of gluten-free ready made pasta here, and I do like the flavor for a change. That’s why I enjoy seeing more and more gluten-free pasta dishes online.
Thank you Helene! I love all the colors too in this pasta, plus the flavors of the squash and kale go really well together!
Always looking for new ways to use butternut squash and this one looks like a Winner. A great addition to the pasta night rotation.
Thanks Sharon! Yes, this one is definitely in our weeknight rotation for dinners!
I’ve never tried quinoa pasta but we love quinoa!! And the rest of the ingredients are so pretty and colorful — I imagine the taste combination is delicious. This is one recipe I’ll have to try out this coming week.
What a beautiful bowl of goodness! I love kale and squash, especially! I should try that quinoa pasta. I have seen it around.
Thanks Kate! You should try it, my kids loved it!
I love that it is gluten free! Looks delish!
Thanks Amanda!
I love the seasonal flavors in this pasta dish! I’ve also yet to try gluten free quinoa pasta. It looks like it has a fantastic texture!
Thanks Amanda! You should try the quinoa pasta for sure!
This sounds like such a great weeknight meal, and with the sausage in there I know the kids will gobble it up for sure as well 🙂
Thanks Donna! My kids loved it, plus with it being chicken sausage it’s a bit healthier too!
This is a delicious looking recipe. I have not tried cooking with quinoa pasta before, and I have some in my pantry. I will try this recipe soon with it.
Thanks Lois! Quinoa pasta is a must try!