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!
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!
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!
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!
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:
- Using a potato peeler, peel the outer layer of skin off the squash. Make sure you're peeling away from yourself.
- Cut the tips off each end of the squash with a sharp knife.
- Cut the butternut squash down the middle length-wise
- Scoop out the seeds with a spoon
- 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.
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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.
One pan sausage, butternut squash and apples
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 tsp salt
- ½ tsp 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
Ushmana Rai says
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.
Lindsay Cotter says
This one pan dinner is sure to be on repeat! Love the delicious fall flavors going on!
Molly Leonard says
Thanks Lindsay!! It's one of our favorites!
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
Packed full of fall flavors! It looks delish!
Renee Mollaun says
Okay you are the cutest. LOVE the video. This helpful... making it this weekend!!
Miranda says
Could I make this in the air fryer?
Molly Thompson says
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!
Meghan says
Just made this... and it was delicious!
Molly Thompson says
❤️It's one our favorites in the fall!
MaxS says
How many servings does this yield?
Molly Thompson says
This serves 4 comfortably!
Marta U. says
So yummy and easy, great falltime recipe:)
Molly Thompson says
Thank you!!
Charlene says
Great fall flavors. I’ll be making this again-soon!
Kristin says
I have some precut squash from Costco. About how many cups do you think one squash yields?
Molly Thompson says
Hey Kristin! Depends on how large your squash is. I just tested another recipe and it was about 5-6 cups!
Mrs. E says
Delish! Tried this tonight for supper and served it over some spinach. Yum!!!
Molly Thompson says
Yum! It would be great over spinach. Thanks for sharing!
Holly says
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.
Molly Thompson says
Thanks, Holly! Love this:)
Lel says
Do you have to peel the butternut squash? We like the skin
Jen says
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.
Molly Thompson says
That sounds amazing! Thanks!
Stephanie says
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!
Molly Thompson says
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!