Description
Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash is a delightful one-skillet dish that perfectly captures the essence of fall. This hearty recipe features savory smoked sausage, roasted butternut squash, and crispy Brussels sprouts, all tossed in a simple garlic butter sauce. Ideal for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings, it’s both easy to prepare and comforting to enjoy. With its rich flavors and seasonal ingredients, this pasta dish will warm your evenings while satisfying your cravings for delicious comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 340 g Brussels sprouts, halved
- 225 g bow tie pasta
- 340 g cooked smoked sausage (cajun or regular)
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Olive oil, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C.
- Toss butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper; roast on a baking sheet for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Toss Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper; roast for 20-30 minutes until crispy.
- Boil salted water in a pot; cook bow tie pasta until al dente. Drain while reserving some pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and brown sliced sausage; set aside.
- Sauté garlic in the skillet until fragrant; add butter and cooked pasta.
- Combine roasted vegetables and sausage with the pasta; season with smoked paprika and fresh thyme.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg