Description
Cozy Up to Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash is a hearty, seasonal dish featuring butternut squash, smoky sausage, and Brussels sprouts in a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 pound butternut squash
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts
- 8 ounce bow tie pasta
- 1 pound cooked smoked sausage
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoon fresh thyme
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Toss cubed butternut squash with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, half the salt, and half the pepper. Roast for 15-20 minutes.
2. Toss halved Brussels sprouts with 2 tablespoon of olive oil, remaining salt, and pepper. Roast for 20-30 minutes.
3. Cook bow tie pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
4. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and brown sliced smoked sausage. Set aside.
5. In the same skillet, cook minced garlic until fragrant, then melt in butter and stir in cooked pasta, remaining salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
6. Combine roasted butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, and browned sausage with the pasta. Add 1/4 cup reserved pasta water to create a creamy texture.
7. Serve immediately.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 70 grams
- Fiber: 8 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams