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Mezzi Rigatoni with Butternut Squash and Spicy Sausage

10 MINPrep Time
8 MINCook Time
6Servings
(2)
by Giada De Laurentiis
Beginner
Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman
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This pasta is perfect for fall and winter. The combination of butternut squash and spicy Italian sausage creates a delicious balance of sweet and heat that will have you always going back for another bite.

Mezzi Rigatoni with Butternut Squash and Spicy Sausage

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Mezzi Rigatoni with Butternut Squash and Spicy Sausage

Servings

6

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

8 minutes

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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until just al dente. Drain well reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon into bite sized pieces, until the sausage is cooked through. Add the diced squash to the pan and stir to combine. Add the water and season with the salt. Using the wooden spoon, make sure all of the squash is submerged. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the squash is tender and the liquid has reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Add the cooked pasta and 3/4 cup parmesan. Stir vigorously to combine, breaking up the squash slightly as you go and thinning with pasta water as needed until the pasta is coated in a light and creamy sauce. Stir in the arugula and the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Cook just until the arugula is wilted. Serve topped with the remaining parmesan.

Nutrition

Nutrition

Nutrition Serving Size
6
per serving
Calories
672
Amount/Serving % Daily Value
Carbs
69 grams
Protein
30 grams
Fat
30 grams
Saturated Fat
11 grams
Cholestrol
69 milligrams
Sodium
749 milligrams
Fiber
4 grams
Sugar
5 grams
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4 comments

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    Jim Shaw - Jun 09
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★

    This is a winner! I made it last month and couldn't stop eating it. It was a big hit in our house. I even took some to a friend who's kitchen was being remodeled and out of order. She loved it too and asked for the recipe. Again, an absolute winner Giada.

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    Linda Perry - Jun 09
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★

    Made this for dinner tonight. It was delicious. Will definitely make again while butternut squash is in season.

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    Giada De Laurentiis - Jun 09

    Hi Melissa, it should be there now. Up top by the recipe name :)

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    Melissa Bradley - Jun 09

    Where is the print icon for the recipes??

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