Description
This Delicious Autumn Beef Sausage Pasta with Roasted Butternut Squash combines hearty smoked beef sausage with sweet roasted butternut squash and caramelized Brussels sprouts for a comforting and flavorful fall-inspired meal. Tossed with bow tie pasta, garlic, butter, and fresh thyme, it’s perfect for cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Roasted Vegetables
- 3 cups butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 340 g Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Pasta
- 225 g bow tie pasta
- Salt for boiling water
Beef Sausage Mixture
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 340 g cooked smoked beef sausage
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- Fresh thyme leaves, as needed
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep and Roast Vegetables: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the butternut squash with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Separately toss the Brussels sprouts with 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread both on baking sheets and roast for 20-30 minutes until tender and lightly caramelized.
- Cook Pasta: While vegetables roast, bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Cook the bow tie pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve about ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set pasta aside.
- Cook Beef Sausage and Aromatics: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the smoked beef sausage, breaking it up, and cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat. Add the minced garlic, smoked paprika, and fresh thyme leaves; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, careful not to burn the garlic.
- Combine and Finish: Add the roasted butternut squash, roasted Brussels sprouts, and drained pasta to the skillet with the sausage mixture. Stir in the unsalted butter and gently toss everything to combine. If the dish seems dry, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve: Serve immediate generous portions, garnished with fresh thyme leaves to add brightness and aroma.
Notes
- You can substitute smoked beef sausage with any smoked or cooked sausage of your choice.
- Ensure pasta water is well salted to season the pasta properly.
- Roasting vegetables ahead of time adds depth of flavor and caramelization.
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes when cooking the sausage.
- Fresh thyme is recommended but dried thyme can be used in a pinch (use 1/3 the quantity).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
