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Cozy Sausage Pasta Recipe with Butternut Squash & Sprouts

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A comforting pasta dish featuring savory sausage, roasted butternut squash, and caramelized Brussels sprouts. Perfect for chilly evenings and family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces pasta (penne, rigatoni, or tagliatelle)
  • 2 cups butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and diced
  • 2 cups Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
  • 8 ounces Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casing removed)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced or thinly sliced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place the diced butternut squash and halved Brussels sprouts on the baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss to coat evenly. Spread them out in a single layer.
  3. Roast the vegetables in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until golden and tender with slightly crisp edges.
  4. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  5. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through—about 7-8 minutes.
  6. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
  7. Pour the chicken broth into the skillet and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
  8. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet along with the roasted vegetables. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a silky sauce.
  9. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and a pinch of red pepper flakes (if using). Toss again to combine.
  10. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and freshly cracked black pepper.

Notes

[‘Don’t overcrowd the baking sheet to ensure the veggies roast evenly.’, ‘Taste as you go and adjust seasoning at each step.’, ‘For a spicier dish, use spicy Italian sausage and add extra red pepper flakes.’]

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Keywords: sausage pasta, butternut squash pasta, Brussels sprouts recipe, cozy dinner, fall recipe, winter comfort food

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