1 lb fresh, ground pork
½ box of bow tie pasta
1 bag frozen butternut squash
3 cups fresh spinach
½ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
1 cup heavy cream
4 cloves of garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ tsp fennel
¼ tsp paprika
½ tsp pepper
½ tsp minced onions
1 tsp parsley
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add 2 cloves of garlic and sauté briefly, then add the ground pork. Season with fennel, parsley, Italian seasoning, pepper, minced onion, and paprika. Cook until browned and cooked through.
In a separate pan, heat oil and cook the frozen butternut squash cubes until heated through and lightly browned.
In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat and sauté the remaining 2 cloves of garlic. Add the spinach and cook until just wilted. Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, mixing until smooth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat.
Combine the cooked pasta, pork, butternut squash, and creamy spinach sauce in a large pan. Toss to combine and cook for 2 minutes before serving.