Fall pasta salad squash brussels (Printable Version)
Colorful fall pasta loaded with roasted squash, Brussels sprouts, apples, and a tangy maple dressing.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Pasta and Vegetables
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225 grams dry rotini pasta
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240 milliliters Brussels sprouts, diced
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240 milliliters butternut squash, diced
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240 milliliters Honeycrisp apple, diced
→ Herbs and Seasoning
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1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried
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1.5 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
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0.75 teaspoon black pepper, divided
→ Oils and Dressing
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30 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil for roasting
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80 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil for dressing
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60 milliliters balsamic vinegar
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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1 tablespoon maple syrup
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1 clove garlic, minced
→ Cheese and Extras
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115 grams goat cheese, plus extra for topping
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60 milliliters dried cranberries (optional)
# Guide to Cooking:
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Set oven to 200°C and prepare a baking sheet lined with greased parchment paper.
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Dice butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, and apple into uniform pieces.
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Toss butternut squash and Brussels sprouts with 30 ml olive oil, fresh thyme, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 0.5 teaspoon black pepper. Spread evenly on the baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes.
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Slide the vegetables to one side, add diced apples to the baking sheet, and roast for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until tender.
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Boil pasta in salted water according to package directions. Drain, reserving approximately 15 milliliters of pasta water. Toss pasta with a drizzle of olive oil or reserved water and allow to cool.
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Whisk together 80 ml olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, minced garlic, 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt, and 0.25 teaspoon black pepper until emulsified.
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Allow roasted vegetables and apples to cool to room temperature.
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Combine cooled pasta, roasted vegetables and apples, goat cheese, and dried cranberries if using in a large bowl.
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Pour maple dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Add goat cheese and dressing just before serving if preparing in advance to preserve freshness.
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Opt for colorful pasta to create an appealing presentation for festive occasions.