Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash: Amazing 25-Min Fall Favorite
If you’re searching for a cozy, heartwarming dish to embrace the flavors of fall, look no further than Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash: Amazing 25-Min Fall Favorite. This delicious one-skillet meal combines tender bow tie pasta with savory smoked sausage, vibrant roasted butternut squash, and crispy Brussels sprouts. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also customizable, allowing you to make it your own based on available ingredients. With minimal cleanup and maximum flavor, this dish is sure to become a staple in your autumn dinner rotation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting/Skillet
- Cuisine: Autumn
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 340 g Brussels sprouts, halved
- 225 g bow tie pasta
- 340 g cooked smoked sausage (chicken or turkey)
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C. Toss butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper; roast for 15-20 minutes.
- Trim and halve Brussels sprouts; coat with olive oil, salt, and pepper; roast for 20-30 minutes until crispy.
- Boil salted water and cook bow tie pasta until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown sliced smoked sausage; set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic in butter until fragrant. Add drained pasta along with reserved pasta water and seasonings; toss to combine.
- Gently fold in roasted squash, Brussels sprouts, browned sausage, and fresh thyme.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg