A cozy skillet meal featuring smoked sausage, roasted squash, Brussels sprouts, and bow tie pasta tossed in garlic butter.
# Components:
→ Vegetables
01 - 3 cups peeled, seeded, and cubed butternut squash
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil (for butternut squash)
03 - Salt and black pepper, to taste (for butternut squash)
04 - 12 ounces trimmed and halved Brussels sprouts
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 butter
12 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
13 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
14 - Fresh thyme leaves, for garnish
# Method:
01 - Set the oven to 400°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Toss 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 caramelized.
03 - Coat halved Brussels sprouts with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on the second baking sheet and roast for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until crisp 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 and reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
05 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced smoked sausage and cook 5 to 7 minutes until browned on both sides. Remove sausage from skillet and set aside.
06 - In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in butter and melt completely.
07 - Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic butter. Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Add reserved pasta water gradually if sauce needs loosening.
08 - Gently fold roasted butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, browned sausage, and fresh thyme leaves into the pasta mixture. Heat through evenly.
09 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve warm, garnished with additional fresh thyme if desired.
