Butternut Squash and Sausage Skillet
Butternut squash and sausage skillet is a delightful one-pan meal that combines the sweetness of roasted butternut squash with savory Italian sausage, all harmonized by fragrant herbs like sage and thyme. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, delivering a warm, comforting dish that’s visually appealing and bursting with flavor. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this nutritious, hearty meal in under an hour!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups butternut squash, cubed
- 1 lb Italian sausage, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp sage (fresh or dried)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the butternut squash in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds, and cube the flesh into one-inch pieces.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the sliced sausage until golden. Remove from pan.
- Sauté diced onions and minced garlic in the same skillet for about two minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in cubed butternut squash and browned sausage. Season with salt, pepper, and sage; mix until well combined.
- Transfer to a baking dish and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized, stirring halfway through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg