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sausage butternut squash skillet
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Sausage Butternut Squash Skillet

This Sausage Butternut Squash Skillet is an easy fall-flavored family dinner that’s ready in 30 minutes. Every bite is hearty, comforting, and sure to be loved by everyone!
Prep Time12 minutes
Cook Time22 minutes
Total Time34 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Sausage Butternut Squash Skillet, Sausage Squash Skillet, Skillet Dinner
Servings: 4 people
Author: Silvia Dunnirvine

Ingredients

  • 16 oz (4) italian sausages
  • 2 cups butternut squash, cubed
  • 1 apple, cubed
  • 8 oz broth
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small red onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • fresh sage

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a skillet. Add sausage crumbled (casing removed) and saute to brown (8-10 minutes). Add onion, garlic, tomato paste and seasoning. Stir well.
  • Next add in the butternut squash and broth. The squash must be somewhat submerged in broth but not necessarily all the way submerged. Cover, turn heat down to medium low and let it simmer for about 12mins or the butternut squash has softened.
  • About 3 minutes before squash is done, add in the diced apple. Cover and let it simmer.
  • When done remove from heat. Garnish with fresh sage and serve.

Notes

  • Vegetarian - Make this butternut squash skillet vegetarian by swapping the Italian sausage for a plant-based alternative. And don’t forget to use veggie broth! 
  • Turn it into a stew - Double the amount of broth and thicken the mixture with a cornstarch and water slurry or heavy cream. 
  • Add extra protein or fiber - By stirring in a can of cannellini or black beans. 
  • Customize the flavors - Create an Italian-flavored skillet by adding oregano, basil, thyme, and rosemary, or create a Mexican-inspired skillet by swapping the sausages for ground beef and tossing in a bit of cumin, chili powder, and red pepper flakes. 
  • Want to add more veggies? Try adding a few diced tomatoes, zucchini, bell peppers, kale, or broccoli florets before allowing the skillet to simmer. 

Nutrition

Calories: 498kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 1092mg | Potassium: 670mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 7667IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 2mg