Description
Experience the comforting warmth of Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash, a delightful dish that combines the rich flavors of roasted butternut squash and Brussels sprouts with savory smoked sausage. Perfect for chilly evenings, this one-skillet meal is not only satisfying but also simple to prepare, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or gatherings with friends. With its vibrant autumn ingredients and hearty texture, this flavorful pasta will quickly become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups butternut squash, cubed
- 340 g Brussels sprouts, halved
- 225 g bow tie pasta
- 340 g cooked smoked sausage (cajun, andouille, or regular)
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Salt
- Pepper
- Smoked paprika
- Fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Toss butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper; roast for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Prepare Brussels sprouts similarly and roast for 20-30 minutes until crispy.
- Cook bow tie pasta according to package instructions; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, cook sliced sausage until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté garlic in the same skillet; add butter and then cooked pasta.
- Combine all ingredients in the skillet with thyme; mix well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg