One-pan autumn dish with bow tie pasta, smoked sausage, roasted squash, and Brussels sprouts in flavorful garlic butter.
# Components:
→ Vegetables
01 - 3 cups butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cubed
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil (for butternut squash)
03 - Salt and black pepper, to taste (for butternut squash)
04 - 12 ounces Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil (for Brussels sprouts)
06 - Salt and black pepper, to taste (for Brussels sprouts)
→ Pasta
07 - 8 ounces bow tie pasta (farfalle)
→ Proteins
08 - 12 ounces cooked smoked sausage, sliced into coins
→ Sauce & Seasoning
09 - 1 tablespoon olive oil (for pasta dish)
10 - 5 cloves garlic, minced
11 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
12 - Salt and black pepper, to taste (for pasta dish)
13 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
14 - Fresh thyme leaves, for garnish
# Method:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Toss the cubed butternut squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on one baking sheet and roast for 15 to 20 minutes until tender and lightly caramelized.
03 - Toss halved Brussels sprouts with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on the second baking sheet and roast for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until crispy and browned.
04 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook bow tie pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving half a cup of pasta cooking water.
05 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced smoked sausage and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until browned on both sides. Remove sausage and set aside.
06 - In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add butter and allow it to melt completely.
07 - Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with garlic butter. Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Add reserved pasta water gradually to loosen the sauce as needed.
08 - Add roasted butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, browned sausage, and fresh thyme leaves to the skillet. Gently mix until combined and heated through.
09 - Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve warm, garnished with additional thyme leaves if desired.
