Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash: Amazing 25-Min Fall Favorite
Warm up your autumn evenings with this delightful Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash, a satisfying dish that captures all the cozy flavors of the season in just 25 minutes. Featuring tender roasted butternut squash and Brussels sprouts tossed with bow tie pasta and savory smoked sausage, this one-skillet wonder is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. The garlic butter sauce brings everything together beautifully, making it hard to resist seconds! Plus, it’s easily customizable, so you can adapt it to your pantry staples or dietary preferences. Enjoy this heartwarming meal that not only fills your belly but also warms your heart.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting, Sautéing, Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups butternut squash, cubed
- 340 g Brussels sprouts, 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 butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper; roast for 15-20 minutes until tender. On a separate tray, roast Brussels sprouts for 20-30 minutes.
- Cook bow tie pasta according to package instructions; reserve some pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown sliced sausage in olive oil; set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant; add butter and stir in cooked pasta along with seasonings.
- Gently fold in roasted vegetables and sausage until well combined. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg