Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash: Amazing 25-Min Fall Favorite
Looking for a cozy dinner that perfectly captures the essence of fall? Try this Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash: Amazing 25-Min Fall Favorite! This delightful one-pan dish combines roasted butternut squash and Brussels sprouts with flavorful smoked sausage, all tossed with bow tie pasta in a rich garlic butter sauce. It’s quick, easy to prepare, and ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up a hearty meal that not only satisfies your hunger but also warms your spirit as the days grow shorter. Enjoy the vibrant flavors of autumn while keeping your cooking simple and stress-free!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting/Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
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
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Toss cubed butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper; roast on a lined baking sheet for 15-20 minutes.
- On another baking sheet, toss Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper; roast alongside the squash for 20-30 minutes until caramelized.
- Cook bow tie pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté sliced smoked sausage until browned. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant; melt in butter and then add cooked pasta along with reserved pasta water, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Fold in roasted vegetables and sausage; mix well to combine flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg