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Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash

Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash

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A hearty and comforting pasta dish featuring bow tie pasta, smoked sausage, roasted butternut squash, and Brussels sprouts tossed in a simple garlic butter sauce. This one-skillet meal is seasoned with smoked paprika and fresh thyme, offering rich, satisfying flavors perfect for autumn evenings.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cubed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 340 g Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 225 g bow tie pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 340 g cooked smoked sausage (cajun, andouille, or regular)
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Fresh thyme leaves

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C. Toss butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast 15-20 minutes.
  2. Trim and halve Brussels sprouts. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast 20-30 minutes.
  3. Cook bow tie pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Slice sausage and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, cook garlic until fragrant. Add butter and melt. Toss in pasta, seasoning with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  6. Add roasted squash, Brussels sprouts, sausage, and fresh thyme. Gently mix to combine and adjust seasoning as needed.

Notes

  • Roast vegetables on the same sheet if space allows.
  • If skillet is too small, combine ingredients in batches.
  • Substitute sweet potatoes for butternut squash when out of season.
  • This dish contains gluten and dairy.
  • Author: lily
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: One-Skillet
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian