Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash: Amazing 25-Min Fall Favorite
Experience the warmth of fall with our Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash: Amazing 25-Min Fall Favorite. This delightful dish features tender bow tie pasta, savory smoked sausage, and roasted butternut squash combined in a luscious garlic butter sauce. The addition of Brussels sprouts adds a touch of green, making this meal not only hearty but also vibrant. Perfect for cozy family dinners or gatherings with friends, this one-skillet wonder is quick to prepare and sure to impress. Enjoy the rich flavors of autumn on your table in just 25 minutes!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting, Sautéing, Boiling
- Cuisine: Autumn/Comfort Food
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cubed
- 340 g Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 225 g bow tie pasta
- 340 g cooked smoked sausage (chicken or turkey)
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Toss cubed butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper; roast for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Prepare Brussels sprouts similarly on a separate baking sheet; roast for 20-30 minutes until golden.
- Boil salted water and cook bow tie pasta until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and brown sliced sausage; set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and butter; stir until fragrant.
- Combine cooked pasta with the garlic butter, then mix in roasted vegetables, sausage, smoked paprika, and thyme.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg