Brussels Sprouts Butternut Squash Pasta (Recipe for Printing)

Savory pasta featuring caramelized Brussels sprouts, roasted butternut squash, and crispy bacon in a light garlic-lemon sauce.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 lb pasta (rigatoni, penne, or farfalle)
02 - 1 lb Brussels sprouts, halved
03 - 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and diced
04 - 4 slices bacon, chopped

→ Seasonings & Aromatics

05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
07 - 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
08 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Finishing Elements

09 - 2 tbsp olive oil
10 - 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
11 - Juice of 1 lemon
12 - 1 cup reserved pasta water

# Steps to Prepare:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). On a rimmed baking sheet, combine the Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, and chopped bacon. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat, then spread the ingredients into a single layer.
02 - Roast for 10 minutes, then toss and return to the oven to roast for an additional 10-15 minutes until the vegetables are caramelized and the bacon is crispy.
03 - While the vegetables roast, cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
04 - In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and sauté for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
05 - Add the cooked pasta to the skillet along with the roasted vegetables, bacon, Parmesan cheese, and thyme. Toss everything together until well combined.
06 - Squeeze the lemon juice over the pasta, then add the reserved pasta water (start with 1/2 cup) to create a sauce. Stir everything together, adding more pasta water if necessary to achieve your desired sauce consistency.
07 - Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper if needed. Serve topped with extra Parmesan cheese.

# Helpful Advice:

01 - You can substitute butternut squash with sweet potatoes or any other root vegetable you prefer.
02 - If you want a bit more spice, add extra red pepper flakes or even a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce.
03 - For a vegetarian version, skip the bacon and use extra olive oil for roasting.
04 - Leftovers store well in the fridge for 2-3 days. Just add a splash of pasta water when reheating to keep the sauce creamy.

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