Description
A cozy dish combining roasted butternut squash, smoked sausage, and Brussels sprouts tossed with bow tie pasta, perfect for fall evenings.
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
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 225 g bow tie pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 340 g cooked smoked sausage
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Fresh thyme leaves to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- In a bowl, combine the cubed butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread it on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 15-20 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
- Trim and halve the Brussels sprouts. Toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then spread on another baking sheet and roast for 20-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the bow tie pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, then drain, reserving a bit of pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Slice the smoked sausage into coins and cook until browned on both sides, then remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute, then add butter and melt.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat, seasoning with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Add the roasted squash, Brussels sprouts, and sausage, mixing everything together, adding pasta water if needed.
- Garnish with fresh thyme leaves before serving.
Notes
This dish can be paired with a simple green salad or crusty bread. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3-5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg