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Autumn Dinner with Sausage, Pasta, Brussels Sprouts, and Butternut Squash

Autumn Dinner with Sausage, Pasta, Brussels Sprouts, and Butternut Squash
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Warm up your autumn evenings with this delightful Autumn Dinner featuring Sausage, Pasta, Brussels Sprouts, and Butternut Squash. This comforting dish beautifully marries the sweetness of roasted butternut squash with the savory flavors of smoked sausage and fresh Brussels sprouts, all tossed with bow tie pasta in a luscious garlic butter sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, it brings warmth and joy to your dining table in just about 30 minutes. Each bite is a celebration of seasonal ingredients that will not only fill your belly but also lift your spirits. Get ready to savor a cozy meal that everyone will love!

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups butternut squash (peeled, seeded, cubed)
  • 12 oz Brussels sprouts (trimmed and halved)
  • 8 oz bow tie pasta
  • 12 oz cooked smoked sausage (chicken or turkey sausage recommended)
  • 5 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Pepper (to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (to taste)
  • Fresh thyme (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). On a baking sheet, toss butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper; roast for 25–30 minutes until tender.
  2. On another baking sheet, drizzle Brussels sprouts with olive oil and season with salt and pepper; roast alongside the squash for added flavor.
  3. Cook bow tie pasta in boiling salted water until al dente; reserve half a cup of pasta water before draining.
  4. In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant. Add the cooked sausage until heated through.
  5. Combine roasted vegetables and pasta in the skillet; pour in reserved pasta water as needed. Stir in butter, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and fresh thyme.

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