Penne with Butternut Squash and Chicken Sausage

Prep Time:

45 minutes prep time

Number of Servings:

Serves 4

Ingredients

8 oz whole-grain penne pasta
2 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash (¹⁄₂ inch pieces)
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 cup low-fat milk
¹⁄₂ tsp dried sage
¹⁄₂ tsp salt
¹⁄₄ tsp black pepper
1 Tbsp cornstarch
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 cups chopped pre-cooked chicken sausage links
¹⁄₂ cup whole pecans

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°.
Cook pasta according to package directions. Set aside.
Toss squash with oil in a medium bowl. Place squash in a roasting pan. Cook for approximately 15 minutes, until a fork easily pierces through squash.
In a saucepan set over medium heat, heat milk until just boiling. Reduce heat to medium low. Add sage, salt, and pepper. Mix cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water. Add cornstarch to milk mixture, slowly whisking constantly until mixture thickens. Whisk in ¹⁄₂ cup of the cheese until sauce is smooth.
Heat sausage over stove or in microwave. Toss with cooked pasta. Fold sauce into pasta mixture. Divide among 4 plates. Garnish each plate with remaining cheese and pecans.

Nutrition Info:

571 Calories, 27 g Protein, 67 g Carbohydrates, 4 g Fiber, 25 g Total fat (7 g sat), 759 mg Sodium, ★★★★★ Vitamin A, Phosphorus, ★★★★ Vitamin C, Calcium, Magnesium, ★★★ Vitamin B1 (thiamine), B3 (niacin), ★★ Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), B6, Iron, Potassium, Zinc, ★ Vitamin B12, E, K

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