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Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash | Easy Dinner Idea

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A cozy, 25-minute fall dinner made with roasted butternut squash, caramelized Brussels sprouts, smoky sausage, and bow tie pasta, all tossed in a garlic butter sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cupsbutternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed
  • 1 tablespoonolive oil (for squash)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste (for squash)
  • 340 gBrussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
  • 2 tablespoonsolive oil (for Brussels sprouts)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste (for Brussels sprouts)
  • 225 gbow tie pasta
  • 1 tablespoonolive oil (for skillet)
  • 340 gcooked smoked sausage (Cajun, andouille, or regular), sliced into coins
  • 5cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoonsbutter
  • Salt and pepper, to taste (for pasta)
  • 1/4 teaspoonsmoked paprika
  • Fresh thyme leaves, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Toss cubed butternut squash with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 15–20 minutes until tender and caramelized.
  2. Toss Brussels sprouts with 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20–30 minutes until golden and crisp on the cut sides.
  3. Cook bow tie pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  4. In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add butter, reserved pasta water, smoked paprika, and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Return the pasta to the skillet, then add roasted squash, Brussels sprouts, sausage, and fresh thyme. Toss gently to combine and adjust seasoning if needed.

Notes

Use pre-cut squash to save time.
Try turkey sausage or plant-based sausage for a lighter version.
Double the garlic butter for an extra rich finish.
Add a splash of lemon juice for brightness.

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