Decadent Winter Squash Pasta
Decadent Winter Squash Pasta
In a large skillet with a a fitted lid, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned, 5-8 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside on paper towels to drain. Add the olive oil to the skillet; add the squash and carrots with the herbs, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the onion, and when it's translucent (about 5 minutes), add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant. Add the wine, reserved sausage, tomatoes, and smoked paprika. Simmer, covered, for 10-15 minutes. The squash and carrots should still be somewhat firm at the end of the cooking process.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain the pasta and stir in the pesto. Serve topped with the vegetable sauce and a sprinkling of shaved fontina or a dallop of goat cheese.
Ingredients
Directions
In a large skillet with a a fitted lid, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned, 5-8 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside on paper towels to drain. Add the olive oil to the skillet; add the squash and carrots with the herbs, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the onion, and when it's translucent (about 5 minutes), add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant. Add the wine, reserved sausage, tomatoes, and smoked paprika. Simmer, covered, for 10-15 minutes. The squash and carrots should still be somewhat firm at the end of the cooking process.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain the pasta and stir in the pesto. Serve topped with the vegetable sauce and a sprinkling of shaved fontina or a dallop of goat cheese.
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