Cozy skillet dish with smoked sausage, roasted squash, Brussels sprouts, and bow tie pasta tossed in garlic butter.
# What you'll need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 3 cups peeled, seeded, and cubed butternut squash
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil (for roasting 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 roasting 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 (Cajun, andouille, or regular), sliced into coins
→ Sauce & Seasoning
09 - 1 tablespoon olive oil (for sautéing)
10 - 5 cloves garlic, minced
11 - 2 tablespoons butter
12 - Salt and black pepper to taste (for pasta)
13 - ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
14 - Fresh thyme leaves for garnish
# How to make it:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. 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 lightly caramelized.
03 - Toss 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 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 water.
05 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced smoked sausage and cook 5 to 7 minutes, turning, until browned on both sides. Remove sausage and set aside.
06 - In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add butter and allow it to melt.
07 - Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in garlic butter. Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Gradually add reserved pasta water 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 well combined and heated through.
09 - Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve warm, garnished with additional thyme leaves if desired.
