Description
Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash is the embodiment of cozy fall dinners, blending the delightful sweetness of roasted butternut squash with the smoky richness of sausage and the satisfying crunch of Brussels sprouts. This one-skillet meal is not only quick to prepare—ready in under an hour—but also brimming with hearty flavors that will warm your heart on chilly evenings. Seasoned with aromatic garlic butter and fresh thyme, this dish is a comforting treat perfect for family gatherings or casual weeknight dinners. Dive into a bowl of this delicious pasta and savor the essence of autumn!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups butternut squash, cubed
- 340 g Brussels sprouts, halved
- 225 g bow tie pasta
- 340 g cooked smoked sausage (cajun, andouille, or regular)
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Olive oil, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Toss butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper; roast for 15-20 minutes.
- Prepare Brussels sprouts similarly; roast for 20-30 minutes until golden.
- Boil salted water and cook bow tie pasta according to package instructions; drain.
- In a skillet, brown sliced sausage; remove from skillet.
- Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet; add butter until melted.
- Combine pasta with garlic butter, then mix in roasted vegetables and sausage; season as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg