Turkey Brussels Sprouts Butternut Squash Pasta
Warm up your autumn evenings with this delightful Turkey Brussels Sprouts Butternut Squash Pasta. This cozy dish is a perfect blend of roasted butternut squash, tender Brussels sprouts, and crispy turkey bacon, all tossed together with pasta for a satisfying meal. It’s not only quick to prepare but also packed with seasonal flavors that will impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 strips turkey bacon (chopped)
- 4 cups peeled butternut squash (1-inch cubes)
- 2 cups halved Brussels sprouts
- 10 ounces pasta (rigatoni, penne, or farfalle)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Red pepper flakes
- 1/2 diced shallots
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. Spread turkey bacon and vegetables on a baking sheet; drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, sauté garlic and red pepper flakes in olive oil until fragrant.
- Combine the cooked pasta with roasted vegetables and turkey bacon in the skillet. Add lemon juice, thyme, and cheese; mix well.
- Gradually add reserved pasta water until the desired sauce consistency is reached.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg