Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash: Amazing 25-Min Fall Favorite
Fall is the perfect season to enjoy comforting dishes that highlight seasonal flavors, and this Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash: Amazing 25-Min Fall Favorite delivers just that! This delightful one-skillet meal combines bow tie pasta, roasted butternut squash, and Brussels sprouts with savory smoked sausage, creating a cozy dish that will bring warmth to your table. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or a relaxed dinner with family. With its rich flavors and wholesome ingredients, this pasta dish is sure to become a staple in your autumn culinary repertoire.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 340 g Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 225 g bow tie pasta
- 340 g cooked turkey sausage (or chicken sausage)
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C. Toss cubed butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper; spread on a baking sheet.
- Trim Brussels sprouts and toss with olive oil; add to another baking sheet. Roast both for about 20 minutes until tender.
- Boil salted water in a large pot; cook bow tie pasta according to package directions. Reserve pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown sliced sausage until caramelized.
- Add minced garlic; sauté for 1 minute before adding butter and reserved pasta water.
- Combine roasted vegetables and fresh thyme with the pasta in the skillet; gently mix everything together.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (325g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg