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Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash

Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash: Cozy Comfort in Every Bite

This Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash is a quick and cozy dish combining roasted butternut squash, smoky sausage, and creamy garlic butter in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Bow Tie Pasta Feel free to use any pasta shape you prefer.
For the Roasted Vegetables
  • 1 medium Butternut Squash Can substitute with acorn squash or sweet potatoes.
  • 2 cups Brussels Sprouts Trim and halve them for best results.
For the Sausage
  • 14 oz Cooked Smoked Sausage Consider using spicy Cajun or a vegetarian sausage for variation.
For the Sauce
  • 3 cloves Garlic Freshly minced garlic will give the best flavor.
  • 4 tbsp Butter For a lighter option, consider reducing the amount.
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Choose extra-virgin for optimal flavor.
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Thyme Feel free to substitute with dried thyme if fresh isn't available.

Equipment

  • oven
  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Baking sheets

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Peel and cube the butternut squash. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast for 15-20 minutes.
  2. Trim the Brussels sprouts and halve them. Roast with olive oil, salt, and pepper for 20-30 minutes until golden and crispy.
  3. Cook the bow tie pasta according to package instructions. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water.
  4. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté the cooked smoked sausage for 5-7 minutes until browned.
  5. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute. Then add butter and let it melt to create a sauce base.
  6. Combine the cooked pasta with the garlic butter sauce, seasoning with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water.
  7. Fold in the roasted squash, Brussels sprouts, and sausage. Stir until evenly mixed and heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish is versatile; consider different types of sausage or vegetables. Perfect for meal prep and enjoys leftovers for a few days.

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