Description
Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash is a warm and inviting dish that perfectly captures the essence of fall. This hearty recipe features bow tie pasta tossed with flavorful smoked sausage, tender roasted butternut squash, and crispy Brussels sprouts, all enveloped in a luscious garlic butter sauce. Combining rich textures and seasonal ingredients, it’s an ideal meal for cozy dinners or family gatherings. With minimal prep time and cleanup, this one-skillet wonder brings together comfort food at its finest, making it an easy choice for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 3 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 340 g Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 225 g bow tie pasta
- 340 g cooked smoked sausage
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Toss butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast on a baking sheet for 15-20 minutes.
- On another sheet, toss Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper; roast for 20-30 minutes until golden.
- Cook bow tie pasta according to package directions until al dente; reserve pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté sliced sausage until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook garlic in butter until fragrant. Add the pasta and mix well.
- Incorporate roasted vegetables and sausage; season with smoked paprika.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting, Sautéing, Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg