Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash: Amazing 25-Min Fall Favorite
Looking for a comforting dish to warm your heart this fall? Try our Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash: Amazing 25-Min Fall Favorite! This delightful recipe features tender bow tie pasta combined with roasted butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, and savory smoked sausage, all tossed in a simple garlic butter sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this meal is quick to prepare and packed with flavor. With its cozy aromas and hearty ingredients, it’s bound to become a go-to favorite in your kitchen. Embrace the flavors of fall and enjoy every satisfying bite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cubed
- 340 g Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 225 g bow tie pasta
- 340 g cooked turkey sausage
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Toss butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper; spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- On another sheet, toss Brussels sprouts similarly; roast for 20-30 minutes until crispy.
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Cook bow tie pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown sliced turkey sausage in olive oil for about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet; sauté until fragrant. Stir in butter until melted; add cooked pasta along with seasonings.
- Gently fold in roasted vegetables and fresh thyme before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 45mg