Description
A comforting blend of roasted butternut squash, crispy Brussels sprouts, hearty sausage, and pasta, perfect for warming up during cooler weather.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 340 g Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 225 g bow tie pasta
- 340 g cooked smoked sausage (cajun, andouille, or regular smoked sausage)
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Toss the cubed butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread it in a single layer on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and roast for 15-20 minutes.
- While the squash is roasting, trim and halve the Brussels sprouts. Toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them on another parchment paper-lined baking sheet and roast at 200°C for 20-30 minutes until crispy.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook the bow tie pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta and reserve some pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Slice the sausage into coins and cook until browned on both sides. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set it aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Add butter and melt it. Then, add the cooked pasta and toss to coat.
- Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Add the roasted butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, cooked sausage, and fresh thyme to the skillet. Gently mix everything together and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Serve this dish warm, straight from the skillet. Garnish with extra thyme leaves for a nice touch.
Notes
To enhance flavor, consider adding grated cheese on top before serving. For a vegetarian version, omit the sausage and add more vegetables or beans.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 50
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg