Description
A hearty, flavorful, and easy one-pan meal, this Sausage and Squash Skillet is packed with Italian sausage, butternut squash, and apples. It’s the perfect blend of sweet and savory, making it a cozy dish for fall and winter. Ready in 30 minutes, it’s a quick weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup!
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb Italian sausage (or chicken/kielbasa sausage)
- 3 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 1 apple (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji), diced
- 1/2 cup broth (chicken, beef, or vegetable)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
Seasonings:
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried sage
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh sage leaves, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Crumble and sauté the Italian sausage until browned.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add onions, garlic, tomato paste, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add Squash & Broth: Stir in butternut squash and pour in the broth. Cover and let simmer for 10–12 minutes, until the squash is almost tender.
- Incorporate Apples: Stir in the apples and cook for another 3 minutes until all ingredients are soft and flavorful.
- Garnish & Serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh sage, and serve warm.
Notes
- Make It Vegetarian: Use plant-based sausage and vegetable broth.
- Turn It Into a Stew: Double the broth and add cornstarch to thicken.
- Add More Protein: Stir in cannellini beans or chickpeas.
- For Extra Spice: Add red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Calories: ~320 kcal
- Sugar: ~7g
- Sodium: ~680mg
- Fat: ~18g
- Saturated Fat: ~6g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~10g
- Carbohydrates: ~25g
- Fiber: ~4g
- Protein: ~15g
- Cholesterol: ~40mg
Keywords: Sausage and Squash Skillet, One-Pan Meal, Butternut Squash Recipe, Quick Dinner, Healthy Skillet Recipe