It feels as though winter has finally set in.
These blustery days are accompanied by gray skies and cold rainfalls.
My daughter and I were just saying how our bodies have hit the 'hibernation' phase. It's a real effort to get out of the house these days.
Nights are the best. They are cozy and warm with smell of the crisp night air.
Inside, there is a hearty sauce simmering down, tossed with sauteed yellow squash, a nice pasta and a sprinkle of basil and cheese, nothing quite compares to a nice plate of this.
Yellow Squash with Sausage and Pasta
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: serves 6
Ingredients
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- 6-7 yellow squash - peeled and sliced
- 7 - 8 Italian sausage links
- 3-4 cloves of garlic - chopped
- 1 red onion - sliced
- 1/4 cup Italian parsley - chopped fine
- 1/4 cup fresh basil - chopped
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 2 cups crushed tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 lb. of your favorite pasta
- Fresh grated Parmesan cheese or Romano
- Olive oil for drizzling
- Fresh basil garnish
- Canola oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Heat a large frying pan and add the sausage links. Cook until golden on the outside and cooked through; set aside.
- Heat a large frying pan with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the squash, onions and garlic and sauté until the garlic is fragrant and the onions soften; add the seasonings.
- Add the basil and parsley and toss. Add the crushed tomatoes and water and simmer for at least 35 – 40 minutes. Cut the sausage and add to the sauce while it is simmering. Taste the sauce to adjust the seasonings.
- Prepare the pasta as directed.
- Plate the pasta and drizzle with olive oil, chopped fresh basil, a dash of red pepper flakes and oregano. Top with the sauce and fresh grated Romano or Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
Enjoy with Love,
Catherine
xo
Samantah says
Loved it!! Followed recipe except left about a tablespoon of the drained grease in the pan with the sausage. And also I only needed about 3 1/2 cups of milk!!! Simple and delish!!! Thanks for sharing!! 
Miz Helen says
What a great squash and sausage dish, we will love it. Hope you are having a great day and thanks so much for sharing this awesome post with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Natasha in Oz says
Thanks for sharing your delicious recipe at the Say G’Day linky party. I’ve just pinned this to the Say G’Day Saturday board and am featuring you this week.
Hope you are having a great week.
Best wishes,
Natasha in Oz
Pam says
My kind of pasta - it looks hearty, flavorful, and delicious!
Rosa says
So scrumptious! A comforting dish par excellence.
Cheers,
Rosa
Joanna @ Chic & Gorgeous Treats says
The squash pasta is making my mouth salivate. Looking into the ingredients plus your photos are making me want to have this dish right now for today's lunch. But I guess, I will be to hold it off, go out and get me some lovely squash. Can't wait to cook this in the next few days and pack them to work. Thanks for coming over too!! Cheers, Jo
speedy70 says
Un piatto ghiottissimo... e tanto invitante!
AnnMarie says
Hibernation and comfort food! Great combo! This recipe fits right in. Pinned!
Alida says
I love squash in fact I just bought one today. A pasta with squash and sausages makes a fab comforting meal especially now that it is cold and we need a bit of pampering! X
rebecca says
your Italian dishes rock