Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash: Amazing 25-Min Fall Favorite
Looking for a heartwarming dish that embodies the spirit of autumn? Try this Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash! This cozy meal is perfect for those chilly nights when comfort food is essential. Featuring tender butternut squash, crisp Brussels sprouts, and flavorful smoked sausage, all enveloped in a delightful garlic butter sauce, this dish is sure to please everyone at your table. Best of all, it takes just 25 minutes to prepare—ideal for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings. Indulge in the rich flavors of the season and enjoy a satisfying meal that’s both quick and delicious!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed
- 340 g Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 225 g bow tie pasta
- 340 g cooked smoked sausage (cajun or turkey sausage)
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C. Toss butternut squash cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- On another baking sheet, toss Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cook bow tie pasta according to package directions. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown sliced smoked sausage in olive oil; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic in butter until fragrant. Add cooked pasta, seasoning with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Combine roasted vegetables and sausage into the skillet; mix well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg