Creamy Rigatoni Squash Sausage (Printable Recipe)
Cozy rigatoni with butternut squash, spicy sausage, and chard in a creamy sauce.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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3 cups butternut squash, peeled and diced
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1 small red onion, diced
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12 ounces spicy Italian sausage, casings removed
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 bunch Swiss chard, stems removed and chopped
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1 teaspoon red chili flakes
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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8 ounces rigatoni pasta
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1/4 cup creme fraiche
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1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
# Steps to Follow:
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add butternut squash and cook until lightly browned and beginning to soften.
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Stir in diced onion and cook until softened. Add crumbled spicy sausage and cook until browned, breaking apart with a spoon.
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Add Swiss chard, garlic, and red chili flakes. Cook until the greens are wilted and sausage is fully cooked.
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Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
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Toss cooked rigatoni with the sausage and squash mixture. Stir in creme fraiche, parmesan, and a splash of reserved pasta water until creamy.
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Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper. Serve hot with extra parmesan on top.
# Extra Tips:
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Always save some pasta water to help bind the sauce with the noodles.
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Cook butternut squash only until slightly tender to avoid it becoming mushy.