Sausage and Butternut Squash Skillet
Savory Italian sausage, sweet roasted squash, and aromatic herbs come together in this colorful, cozy skillet dish. Finished with a touch of nutmeg and melty Parmesan, it’s everything you want in a fall dinner—easy, satisfying, and full of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
2 (19 oz) packages Italian sausage, casings removed
2 tsp ground sage
1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
1 tsp salt (or to taste)
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
2 (2-lb) butternut squash, peeled and cubed (1-inch pieces)
2 cups chopped yellow onion
2 cups sliced red bell pepper (about 2 peppers)
6 tsp minced garlic (about 6 cloves)
½ tsp ground nutmeg
½ cup chicken stock
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking it up, until browned and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, add more oil if needed. Sauté onion and red pepper for 3–4 minutes.
Add butternut squash, rosemary, sage, salt, pepper, garlic, and nutmeg. Cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add chicken stock, cover the skillet, and let squash steam and soften for another 5–7 minutes, stirring once or twice.
Return sausage to the pan. Stir in Parmesan cheese and cook until everything is well combined and heated through.
Serve warm, garnished with extra cheese or herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 20g