A comforting skillet meal blending smoked sausage, roasted squash, Brussels sprouts, and bow tie pasta in garlic butter.
# Components:
→ Vegetables
01 - 3 cups butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cubed
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil (for butternut squash)
03 - Salt and 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 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 pasta dish)
10 - 5 cloves garlic, minced
11 - 2 tablespoons butter
12 - Salt and 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 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 15–20 minutes until tender and lightly caramelized.
03 - Toss halved Brussels sprouts with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on second baking sheet and roast for 20–30 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 ½ cup of pasta water.
05 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced smoked sausage and cook 5–7 minutes until browned on both sides. Remove sausage and set aside.
06 - In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add butter and allow to melt.
07 - Add cooked pasta to skillet and toss to coat in garlic butter. Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Add reserved pasta water gradually to loosen sauce as needed.
08 - Add roasted butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, browned sausage, and fresh thyme leaves to skillet. Gently mix until thoroughly combined and heated through.
09 - Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve warm, garnished with additional thyme if desired.
