Autumn Sausage Pasta with Roasted Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts Recipe
This Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash recipe is a comforting and hearty dish combining roasted butternut squash and Brussels sprouts with flavorful smoked sausage and bow tie pasta. Perfect for fall, it balances savory and slightly smoky flavors with fresh herbs for an easy, satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting and Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Roasted Vegetables
- 3 cups butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and 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
Pasta and Sausage
- 225 g bow tie pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 340 g cooked smoked sausage (cajun, andouille, or regular smoked sausage), sliced into coins
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Fresh thyme leaves, to taste
Instructions
- Roast Butternut Squash: Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F). Toss the cubed butternut squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Spread in a single layer on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and roast for 15-20 minutes until tender and lightly caramelized.
- Roast Brussels Sprouts: Trim and halve the Brussels sprouts. Toss them with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer and roast at 200°C for 20-30 minutes, until browned and crisp on edges.
- Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the bow tie pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving some pasta water for later use if needed.
- Brown Sausage: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced smoked sausage and cook until browned on both sides. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic and Combine Pasta: In the same skillet, cook the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add butter and melt it into the garlic. Then add the cooked pasta and toss to coat in the butter and garlic. Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Combine All Ingredients: Add the roasted butternut squash, roasted Brussels sprouts, cooked sausage, and fresh thyme leaves to the skillet with the pasta. Gently mix everything together, adjusting seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use parchment paper on baking sheets to prevent sticking and ease clean-up.
- Reserve some pasta water to loosen the dish if it feels dry when mixing all ingredients.
- Substitute smoked sausage with chicken sausage or vegetarian sausage for a different variation.
- Adjust roasted vegetable cooking times depending on your oven and desired tenderness.
- Fresh thyme can be replaced with rosemary or sage for a different herbal note.
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