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Fall Pasta Salad with Butternut Squash and Brussels

Fall Pasta Salad with Butternut Squash and Brussels Bliss

This Fall Pasta Salad with Butternut Squash and Brussels brings warmth and flavor, perfectly capturing the essence of autumn in a colorful and delicious dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Pasta (whole wheat or gluten-free)
For the Roasted Vegetables
  • 2 cups Brussels Sprouts
  • 2 cups Butternut Squash
  • 1 medium Apple (Honeycrisp recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme or dried thyme
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil plus more for pasta
  • 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup or agave syrup
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
For the Cheese
  • 4 ounces Goat Cheese can substitute with feta or vegan cheese
For Garnish (Optional)
  • 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries or raisins
  • to taste Kosher Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • oven
  • Large baking sheet
  • Large Bowl
  • Pot
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Dice the butternut squash and Brussels sprouts into bite-sized pieces. Toss in a large bowl with olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper until well-coated.
  3. Spread the vegetables evenly on the baking sheet and roast for about 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  4. After 20 minutes, add diced apples and roast for an additional 10–15 minutes until apples are softened.
  5. While vegetables roast, bring salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente. Drain and toss with olive oil.
  6. In a bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and minced garlic until emulsified.
  7. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, roasted vegetables, goat cheese, and cranberries. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 7gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 55mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Let the pasta cool before mixing and use high-quality olive oil for the best flavor. Add dressing just before serving for optimal texture.

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