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    Home » Recipes

    One Pan Sausage, Butternut Squash and Apples

    Updated: March 5, 2022 | Published on: October 13, 2018 - Molly Thompson35 Comments

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    This is an easy, healthy weeknight meal! One Pan Sausage, Butternut Squash and Apples is the perfect, easy fall meal. Throw everything on a pan and bake it! It's also Whole30 and Paleo approved!

    one pan sausage, butternut squash and apples

    Zach and I have now made this recipe every week for the last 4 weeks. It's such an easy fall meal! If you're looking for a healthy weeknight meal, this is it!

    The flavors in this recipe remind me so much of fall. It's like Thanksgiving in a bowl! The rosemary and thyme add such a delicious flavor with the sweet butternut squash and apples. You're going to love it!

    butternut squash and apple recipe

    What you need to make this one pan recipe:

    There's only a few ingredients in this recipe! And bonus, they're all really affordable! So you can feed a large family without breaking the bank. Here's what you need:

    • 1 medium butternut squash
    • 3-4 medium or large apples
    • 1 yellow onion
    • 12 ounces sausage (kielbasa)
    • olive oil
    • rosemary
    • fresh thyme

    And then of course the usual salt and pepper:) If you have these ingredients and a sheet pan you're ready to go!

    roasted butternut squash and apples

    What type of sausage should you use?

    I use Kielbasa in this one pan sausage, butternut squash and apples recipe, but any pre-cooked sausage will do! You can use a pork sausage, chicken sausage or turkey sausage. Try to make sure your sausage doesn't have any added sugars in it.

    Take a look at the package in the grocery store prior to buying it, because a lot of them try to sneak corn syrup or added sugars in there. Aidelle is my favorite brand we've found!

    What apples to use for One Pan Sausage, Butternut Squash and Apples:

    For this recipe, I like to use a sweeter apple to balance out the savory flavors from the squash, onion and spices. the apple adds just a bit of sweetness that tastes so good! Because of that, I used HoneyCrisp apples! They're my favorite apple and they're in season right now. But any sweet apple variety will do!

    butternut squash and apples

    How to Cut Butternut Squash:

    The trickiest part of this recipe is cutting the butternut squash. But if you know how to peel and cut it right, you won't have any problems! Take a look at the video below to watch how I do it! Here are the steps to peel and cut butternut squash:

    1. Using a potato peeler, peel the outer layer of skin off the squash. Make sure you're peeling away from yourself.
    2. Cut the tips off each end of the squash with a sharp knife.
    3. Cut the butternut squash down the middle length-wise
    4. Scoop out the seeds with a spoon
    5. Cut into strips then cubes

    One you have all of your ingredients chopped for this one pan sausage, butternut squash and apples, throw it all in a pan and add the olive oil, herbs and salt and pepper! Toss it then throw it in the oven for 40 minutes.

    roasted butternut squash and apples with sausage

    If you like this recipe, don't forget to follow me on Instagram and tag me with @what_mollymade or #WhatMollyMade so I can see it and feature you!

    More healthy sheet pan meals you'll love:

    • Sheet pan everything bagel chicken and veggies
    • One pan sausage and veggies
    • Sheet pan chicken fajitas

    Watch the video below where Molly walks you through every step of this recipe. Sometimes it helps to have a visual, so I've got you covered! You can find more recipes on YouTube and Facebook, or right here on my website.

    butternut squash and apples

    One pan sausage, butternut squash and apples

    This is an easy, healthy weeknight meal! One Pan Sausage, Butternut Squash and Apples is the perfect, easy fall meal. Throw everything on a pan and bake it! It's also Whole30 and Paleo approved!
    4.57 from 57 votes
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    Course: Dinner
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 380kcal
    Author: Molly Thompson
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    Ingredients

    • 1 large butternut squash peeled and diced
    • 2 medium apples diced
    • 12 oz kielbasa all natural (no sugar added)
    • 1 medium yellow onion
    • 4-5 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
    • 1 tablespoon rosemary
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400°F and set out a large baking pan.
    • Peel and chop the butternut squash and add it to the baking pan. Next, chop the onions and dice the apples and add it to the pan. Slice the sausage and add it to the pan.
    • In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper. Pour over squash, apples, onions and sausage. Bake in preheated oven for 40-50 minutes, stirring halfway through.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 27.1g | Protein: 12.5g | Fat: 26.4g | Cholesterol: 100.8mg | Sodium: 1454mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 13g
    Did you make this recipe?Mention @What_MollyMade or tag #whatmollymade!

    butternut squash and apples roasted

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    Comments

    1. Ushmana Rai says

      October 13, 2018 at 6:41 am

      What a fresh and light recipe! I'm not a big fan of squash, but somehow these pictures made me want to try this recipe. And I'm amazed how you turned these simple ingredients into a healthy meal.

      Reply
    2. Lindsay Cotter says

      October 22, 2018 at 6:24 pm

      This one pan dinner is sure to be on repeat! Love the delicious fall flavors going on!

      Reply
      • Molly Leonard says

        October 25, 2018 at 5:39 am

        Thanks Lindsay!! It's one of our favorites!

        Reply
    3. Toni | Boulder Locavore says

      October 25, 2018 at 6:47 pm

      Packed full of fall flavors! It looks delish!

      Reply
    4. Renee Mollaun says

      November 02, 2018 at 9:14 am

      Okay you are the cutest. LOVE the video. This helpful... making it this weekend!!

      Reply
    5. Miranda says

      September 03, 2020 at 5:25 pm

      Could I make this in the air fryer?

      Reply
      • Molly Thompson says

        September 08, 2020 at 11:03 am

        I haven't tried it but I'm sure you could! I just got a new air fryer and will give these a try soon. I would try air fry for 30 minutes, tossing halfway through. Let me know if that works!

        Reply
    6. Meghan says

      September 20, 2020 at 2:19 pm

      Just made this... and it was delicious!

      Reply
      • Molly Thompson says

        September 21, 2020 at 9:48 am

        ❤️It's one our favorites in the fall!

        Reply
    7. MaxS says

      October 15, 2020 at 10:57 pm

      How many servings does this yield?

      Reply
      • Molly Thompson says

        October 21, 2020 at 2:39 pm

        This serves 4 comfortably!

        Reply
    8. Marta U. says

      October 21, 2020 at 4:27 pm

      5 stars
      So yummy and easy, great falltime recipe:)

      Reply
      • Molly Thompson says

        October 26, 2020 at 3:05 pm

        Thank you!!

        Reply
    9. Charlene says

      November 08, 2020 at 9:50 pm

      5 stars
      Great fall flavors. I’ll be making this again-soon!

      Reply
    10. Kristin says

      November 14, 2020 at 1:40 pm

      I have some precut squash from Costco. About how many cups do you think one squash yields?

      Reply
      • Molly Thompson says

        November 16, 2020 at 2:47 pm

        Hey Kristin! Depends on how large your squash is. I just tested another recipe and it was about 5-6 cups!

        Reply
    11. Mrs. E says

      November 15, 2020 at 10:42 pm

      5 stars
      Delish! Tried this tonight for supper and served it over some spinach. Yum!!!

      Reply
      • Molly Thompson says

        November 16, 2020 at 2:46 pm

        Yum! It would be great over spinach. Thanks for sharing!

        Reply
    12. Holly says

      November 21, 2020 at 8:47 pm

      5 stars
      Hus wrinkled his nose when I told him what was for supper. And I wasn’t sure I could convince the kids, so did a quick dish of scrambled eggs for the picky eaters. Turns out 2:3 of said eaters enjoyed this dish and I could have gotten away without the egg selection. I loved it and will make again.

      Reply
      • Molly Thompson says

        November 25, 2020 at 10:50 am

        Thanks, Holly! Love this:)

        Reply
    13. Lel says

      December 07, 2020 at 11:36 am

      Do you have to peel the butternut squash? We like the skin

      Reply
    14. Jen says

      December 08, 2020 at 11:32 am

      5 stars
      Delicious recipe! Made it last night for my family. Only change we made was adding brussels sprouts and celery to it. I would definitely make this again.

      Reply
      • Molly Thompson says

        January 06, 2021 at 1:06 pm

        That sounds amazing! Thanks!

        Reply
    15. Stephanie says

      March 29, 2021 at 8:23 pm

      5 stars
      Omg how delicious! I made this tonight for dinner, switched up the sausage for some bacon pineapple chicken sausage I found at Albertsons. It is definitely a on repeat recipe!

      Reply
      • Molly Thompson says

        April 08, 2021 at 8:50 pm

        This is the BEST! And OMG, bacon jalapeno chicken sausage sounds like heaven. Need that in my life. Thanks for taking the time to share!

        Reply
    16. Wanda says

      August 28, 2021 at 8:53 pm

      5 stars
      We loved it!!! Gone before a picture could be taken..

      Reply
      • Molly Thompson says

        September 01, 2021 at 11:54 am

        Love that, Wanda!

        Reply
    17. Sarah says

      September 15, 2021 at 8:29 pm

      5 stars
      I make a lot of recipes, but I rarely comment. However, this recipe has been a favorite in our house for over a year. It's SO easy, inexpensive and tastes like fall! Also, I don't tend to keep butternut squash on hand, but I almost always have sweet potatoes, so now that's my regular substitution. We love it!

      Reply
      • Molly Thompson says

        September 16, 2021 at 1:48 pm

        Thank you so much! Love to hear that. We've made it with sweet potatoes and it's really good!

        Reply
    18. Tara says

      September 23, 2021 at 7:38 pm

      5 stars
      This was just wonderful! Loved by my entire family…even the picky 17 yr old. Thank you for this recipe. I used 2 packages of butternut squash from Trader Joe’s. Made the recipe that much easier!

      Reply
      • Molly Thompson says

        September 27, 2021 at 9:17 am

        We add some extra sausage sometimes too! Glad you guys love it!

        Reply
    19. SandyG says

      November 01, 2021 at 8:19 pm

      5 stars
      I didn’t have any rosemary and had to use dried thyme but it was still really good. I did cut the recipe in half since I’m feeding two seniors who don’t eat a lot and it made just enough. A tasty way to use up some of the produce from my CSA box.

      Reply
    20. Dawn says

      February 21, 2022 at 9:22 pm

      5 stars
      You say in the nutrition facts, serving size is one gram. How can that be?

      Reply
      • Molly Thompson says

        March 05, 2022 at 11:11 am

        Hey Dawn! That's an error. It's just one serving. This recipe serves about 4 people, so the serving size is 1/4 of the entire pan. Thanks!

        Reply
    21. Connie Martinez says

      November 21, 2022 at 6:00 pm

      5 stars
      Love this recipe. Quick, easy, one-pan meal. It has become a family favorite and is perfect for fall and winter weather. I use Italian-style hot sausage, but have made it half hot, half sweet, and also with chorizo. I'm sure you can use any sausage with this recipe. I do admit to cutting up all the vegetables and sausage, and of course, adding garlic, in a bowl and then add spices, salt, and pepper, add olive oil, mix and line a sheet pan with parchment paper, then spread the mixture in pan and bake.
      It's in the oven now:) The rosemary, sage, and garlic aroma are calling to all of us.

      Reply

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