Description
Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash is a delightful one-skillet dish that captures the essence of fall with its comforting flavors and hearty ingredients. This recipe combines bow tie pasta with savory smoked sausage, roasted butternut squash, and crispy Brussels sprouts, all tossed in a fragrant garlic butter sauce seasoned with smoked paprika and fresh thyme. Perfect for cozy evenings, this meal not only satisfies your cravings but also simplifies cleanup with minimal dishes involved. Enjoy it as a centerpiece for family dinners or gatherings with friends, showcasing the best of autumn produce in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups butternut squash, 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, fresh thyme leaves, smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Roast the butternut squash on a parchment-lined baking sheet with olive oil, salt, and pepper for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Roast Brussels sprouts on another baking sheet in olive oil, salt, and pepper for 20-30 minutes until crispy.
- Boil salted water in a large pot; cook bow tie pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown sliced sausage in olive oil. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet; add butter and cooked pasta. Toss to coat with seasonings.
- Mix in roasted butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, sausage, and fresh thyme before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg