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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 smoked sausage)
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Fresh thyme leaves

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C. Toss cubed butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 15–20 minutes.
  2. Trim and halve Brussels sprouts. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast at 200°C for 20–30 minutes.
  3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook bow tie pasta until al dente. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Slice sausage into coins and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, cook garlic until fragrant. Add butter to melt. Toss in cooked pasta. Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  6. Add roasted squash, Brussels sprouts, sausage, and thyme. Gently toss to combine. Adjust seasoning if needed.

Notes

  • Roast vegetables on the same baking sheet if space allows.
  • If the skillet is too small, combine ingredients in batches.
  • Substitute sweet potatoes for butternut squash if preferred.
  • 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