Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash: Amazing 25-Min Fall Favorite
Looking for a cozy meal to warm your soul this fall? Try our Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash: Amazing 25-Min Fall Favorite! This delightful one-skillet dish combines roasted butternut squash and Brussels sprouts with savory smoked sausage, creating a satisfying and nutritious dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With its vibrant autumn colors and rich flavors, this meal will bring warmth and joy to your table. Plus, it’s quick to prepare—ready in just 25 minutes!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Autumn
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 the oven to 200°C (400°F). Toss the butternut squash in olive oil with salt and pepper. Roast on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Prepare the Brussels sprouts by tossing them with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a separate baking sheet. Roast alongside the squash for about 20-30 minutes until golden.
- Cook bow tie pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, sauté sliced smoked sausage until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic in butter until fragrant; add drained pasta along with seasonings.
- Combine roasted vegetables and sausage into the pasta skillet; toss gently before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg