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Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash

Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash: Cozy Up with This Easy Dish

Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash is a quick and hearty dish, perfect for fall, combining roasted butternut squash and smoked sausage.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Autumn, Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces bow tie pasta or any short pasta shape
For the Roasted Vegetables
  • 1 medium butternut squash peeled and diced
  • 1 cup Brussels sprouts trimmed and halved
For the Protein
  • 1 pound smoked sausage can be Cajun or vegetarian
For the Flavor
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons butter or olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or regular paprika
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme or Italian seasoning

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. Peel and dice the butternut squash into bite-sized cubes, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then spread on a baking sheet and roast for 15-20 minutes.
  3. Prepare the Brussels sprouts by trimming and halving them, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast for 20-30 minutes until golden.
  4. Boil salted water in a large pot, add the bow tie pasta, and cook according to package instructions for 8-10 minutes, reserving a cup of pasta water before draining.
  5. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add sliced smoked sausage and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
  6. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute, then add butter and let melt.
  7. Combine the drained pasta, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in the skillet, mixing thoroughly.
  8. Fold in the roasted butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, and browned sausage, then sprinkle with fresh thyme before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days, or freeze portions for up to 3 months.

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