Description
Discover the comforting flavors of Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash: Amazing 25-Min Fall Favorite, a quick and cozy meal that captures the essence of fall. This delightful dish features tender roasted butternut squash, crispy Brussels sprouts, and savory smoked sausage, all tossed together in a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this one-skillet recipe is easy to prepare and packed with seasonal goodness. Enjoy a wholesome dinner while savoring the warmth of autumn in every bite.
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 (cajun, andouille, or regular)
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Fresh thyme leaves
- Olive oil, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Toss butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper; spread on a baking sheet and roast for 15-20 minutes.
- Toss Brussels sprouts with olive oil and season; roast on a separate baking sheet 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 skillet over medium heat, cook sliced sausage until browned; set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant; add butter and melted pasta; mix well.
- Combine roasted vegetables and sausage; toss gently with fresh thyme.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe (about 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg