Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash
This easy, flavorful dish highlights roasted butternut squash paired with smoky sausage and tender pasta, all cooked in just twenty-five minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this recipe embodies comfort and warmth.
Ingredients
Roasted Vegetables
- 3 cups butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed
- 340 grams Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
Pasta and Sausage
- 225 grams bow tie pasta
- 340 grams cooked smoked sausage (cajun, andouille, or regular)
Flavoring Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for tossing squash)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for Brussels sprouts)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for the skillet)
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
- Peel, seed, and cube the butternut squash into bite-sized pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, toss the squash with one tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the seasoned squash across a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Let the squash roast for 15 to 20 minutes until caramelized and tender.
- Trim and halve the Brussels sprouts, then toss them with two tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the Brussels sprouts on a separate parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 20 to 30 minutes.
Cooking Pasta and Sausage
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the bow tie pasta until al dente.
- Reserve half a cup of the pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat one tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
- Slice the smoked sausage into thick coins and brown in the skillet.
- Remove the sausage from the skillet once browned.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add butter and melt it down, then toss in the cooked pasta, mixing with the melted butter and seasonings.
Combining Ingredients
- Add the roasted butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, and browned sausage to the skillet with the pasta.
- Toss gently to combine the ingredients and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Finish with fresh thyme leaves before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, replace smoked sausage with plant-based sausage or chickpeas. To make this gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta.