# What You Need:
→ 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, 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
# Directions:
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 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 directions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
05 - In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add sliced smoked sausage and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove sausage and set aside.
06 - Add minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add butter and melt completely.
07 - Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with garlic butter. Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Add reserved pasta water gradually if sauce needs loosening.
08 - Add roasted butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, browned sausage, and fresh thyme leaves to the skillet. Gently mix until evenly combined and heated through.
09 - Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve warm garnished with additional thyme leaves if desired.
