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
bellini says
I am wanting to get into hibernation mode as well. Having dishes like this I might just nit emerge until Spring.
Sonya Ann says
Oh I am so making this! And it made me hungry!!!!
Zainab @Blahnik Baker says
It is so HARD to leave the house these days. Hibernation started as the weather is colder. This pasta dish is surely going to keep me warm up!!
Sam @ My Carolina Kitchen says
Very colorful dish. It brings everything comforting to a cold evening.
Sam
Choc Chip Uru says
What a wholesome and delicious pasta 😀
I bet it is spicy and addictive!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Ginny Hartzler says
Italian sausage is the best! And you have also made it healthy, a double bonus!
Big Daddy Dave says
Catherine, This is an attractive entree... I never thought about combining squash, pasta and Italian sausage but it looks good and its a nice variation on the usual pasta dishes. Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Comedy Plus says
I'm going to use the hot Italian sausage on this dish. Oh this sounds heavenly.
Have a blessed day Catherine. Big hugs. 🙂
Lori R. says
I just love the combination of squash and sausage. This looks so good!
Tanya Walton says
This sounds lovely...I really wish mu Hubby would eat pasta!! 🙁