Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash: Amazing 25-Min Fall Favorite
If you’re craving a comforting dish that captures the essence of fall, look no further than Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash: Amazing 25-Min Fall Favorite. This delightful recipe combines roasted butternut squash and vibrant Brussels sprouts with savory smoked sausage and bow tie pasta, all enveloped in a delicious garlic butter sauce. Not only is it quick to prepare—taking just 25 minutes—but it also offers a wholesome balance of flavors and textures that make it perfect for family dinners or busy weeknights. With its colorful presentation and hearty ingredients, this one-skillet meal promises to become a cherished staple in your autumn menu.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 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
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C. Toss butternut squash cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for about 20 minutes.
- In another bowl, toss Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add them to the oven for the last 15 minutes of roasting.
- Cook bow tie pasta according to package directions in salted water; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown sliced turkey sausage until crispy.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet; cook until fragrant. Stir in butter until melted.
- Combine pasta with the garlic butter sauce; add roasted vegetables and fresh thyme.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg