Description
Autumn Dinner with Sausage, Pasta, Brussels Sprouts, and Butternut Squash is the ultimate cozy dish for chilly evenings. This hearty meal combines savory Italian sausage, al dente pasta, and a medley of roasted Brussels sprouts and sweet butternut squash, all drizzled with olive oil and topped with Parmesan cheese. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for family gatherings or a comforting weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 8 ounces penne or fusilli pasta
- 2 cups Brussels sprouts (halved)
- 2 cups butternut squash (cubed)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- 2. In the baking dish, combine cubed butternut squash and halved Brussels sprouts. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, season with salt and pepper, toss well, and roast for 20-25 minutes until tender.
- 3. Meanwhile, cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente.
- 4. In a skillet over medium heat, add sliced sausage (remove casing if desired) and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until browned.
- 5. Combine roasted vegetables with sautéed sausage in the skillet. Add drained pasta and an extra drizzle of olive oil if needed.
- 6. Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg