Description
Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings, merging hearty flavors in a one-skillet meal. This delightful dish features bow tie pasta tossed with savory smoked sausage, sweet roasted butternut squash, and crispy Brussels sprouts, all enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce with a hint of smoked paprika. Perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings, it’s not only comforting but also versatile—simply customize it with your favorite vegetables or sausages. Enjoy the warmth of fall in every delicious bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 340 g Brussels sprouts, halved
- 225 g bow tie pasta
- 340 g cooked smoked sausage (cajun or andouille)
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Smoked paprika
- Fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- On a baking sheet, toss butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper; roast for 15-20 minutes.
- Toss Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper on another baking sheet; roast for 20-30 minutes until crispy.
- Cook bow tie pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown sliced sausage in olive oil; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant; add butter and melt.
- Toss in cooked pasta with garlic butter; season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Gently mix in roasted squash, Brussels sprouts, cooked sausage, and fresh thyme.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg