Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash: Amazing 25-Min Fall Favorite
Experience the cozy flavors of fall with our Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash: Amazing 25-Min Fall Favorite. This delightful one-skillet dish combines hearty bow tie pasta, savory smoked sausage, roasted butternut squash, and Brussels sprouts, all enveloped in a garlicky butter sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe is not only quick to prepare—taking just 25 minutes—but also a comforting medley that will satisfy everyone at the table. Whether you’re looking for an easy weeknight dinner or a flavorful meal to impress your guests, this autumn-inspired dish is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 340 g Brussels sprouts, halved
- 225 g bow tie pasta
- 340 g cooked chicken or 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 with olive oil, salt, and pepper 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 in boiling salted water until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown sliced sausage until golden; remove from skillet.
- Sauté garlic in the same skillet until fragrant; add butter and melt.
- Combine cooked pasta with garlic mixture; fold in roasted vegetables and sausage. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg