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Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash

Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash

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Autumn Sausage Pasta Squash is the perfect dish to celebrate the flavors of fall. This cozy one-skillet meal features tender roasted butternut squash, savory smoked sausage, and crisp Brussels sprouts, all enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce that clings to bow tie pasta.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • 340 g Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
  • 225 g bow tie pasta
  • 340 g cooked smoked sausage (cajun or regular)
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Olive oil, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, fresh thyme

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. Toss butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper; spread on a baking sheet and roast for 15-20 minutes until tender.
  3. Toss Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper; roast for another 20-30 minutes until crispy.
  4. Cook bow tie pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and reserve some pasta water.
  5. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook sliced sausage until browned; remove from skillet.
  6. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic in butter until fragrant.
  7. Add cooked pasta to the skillet; toss with garlic butter sauce and seasonings.
  8. Gently mix in roasted squash, Brussels sprouts, sausage, and thyme before serving.

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