Description
Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash is the perfect dish to warm your evenings with its delightful combination of roasted butternut squash, caramelized Brussels sprouts, and smoky sausage. This one-skillet meal celebrates the flavors of fall while delivering comfort and satisfaction in every bite. Ready in just 55 minutes, it makes for a quick family dinner or a cozy gathering. The blend of garlic butter and seasonal ingredients creates a hearty dish that everyone will love.
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
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C.
- Toss butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper; roast on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Prepare Brussels sprouts similarly and roast for 20-30 minutes until caramelized.
- Cook bow tie pasta in salted water until al dente; drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil; cook sliced sausage until browned and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic in butter, add pasta along with reserved water, seasoning, and smoked paprika.
- Mix in roasted vegetables and sausage; combine thoroughly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg