Autumn Dinner with Sausage (Print)

Savory bow tie pasta with smoked sausage, roasted butternut squash and Brussels sprouts in a flavorful garlic butter sauce.

# Ingredients:

→ Roasted Butternut Squash

01 - 3 cups butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cubed
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - salt and pepper to taste

→ Roasted Brussels Sprouts

04 - 340 g Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
06 - salt and pepper to taste

→ Pasta

07 - 225 g bow tie pasta

→ Sausage and Seasoning

08 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
09 - 340 g cooked smoked sausage (cajun, andouille, or regular smoked sausage)
10 - 5 cloves garlic, minced
11 - 2 tablespoons butter
12 - salt and pepper to taste
13 - ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
14 - fresh thyme leaves

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 200°C. Toss cubed butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Spread in a single layer on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet without overcrowding. Roast on the middle rack for 15-20 minutes, checking at 15 minutes for doneness.
02 - Trim ends of Brussels sprouts and remove yellow leaves. Slice all Brussels sprouts in half. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread in a single layer on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Roast at 200°C for 20-30 minutes (can be roasted simultaneously with the butternut squash).
03 - Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
04 - Heat olive oil in a large, high-sided cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Slice sausage into coins and add to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 3 minutes. Remove sausage from the skillet and set aside.
05 - In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook on low-medium heat for 1-2 minutes until softened. Add butter and melt completely. Add cooked pasta and toss to coat thoroughly with the garlic butter sauce. Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
06 - Add the roasted butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, cooked sausage, and fresh thyme to the skillet with pasta. Gently mix everything to coat the vegetables with the sausage juices and garlic butter sauce. Adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, and smoked paprika if desired.

# Notes:

01 - You can roast both vegetables on the same baking sheet if it's large enough.
02 - If your skillet isn't large enough to hold all ingredients, combine everything in batches.
03 - Sweet potatoes can be substituted for butternut squash when not in season.

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