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Pasta with Pumpkin & Sausage

Savory Pasta with Pumpkin & Sausage for Cozy Evenings

This Pasta with Pumpkin & Sausage is a cozy, comforting dish, perfect for autumn evenings, and ready in just 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Penne Pasta Can substitute with rigatoni or fusilli
  • Salt For seasoning pasta water
For the Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil Can substitute with vegetable oil
  • 1 lb Sweet Italian Sausage Can use chicken sausage for a lighter option
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced Fresh is best
  • 1 cup Canned Pumpkin Purée Fresh pumpkin can be roasted and puréed
  • ½ cup Chicken Broth or Vegetable Broth For vegetarian version, use vegetable broth
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream Coconut cream can be used as a dairy-free alternative
  • ¼ tsp Ground Nutmeg Optional but recommended for flavor
  • Salt & Pepper To taste
  • ½ cup Grated Parmesan Pecorino Romano can add a bolder flavor
Optional Toppings
  • Chopped Parsley For garnish
  • Red Pepper Flakes For a touch of heat

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.
  2. Sauté the Sausage: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook the sausage until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Aromatics and Pumpkin Purée: Stir in minced garlic, followed by pumpkin purée, broth, and heavy cream. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5-7 minutes.
  4. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the drained pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly. Stir in Parmesan cheese, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
  5. Serve and Garnish: Adjust seasoning if necessary, serve hot with additional Parmesan, parsley, and red pepper flakes if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Seasoning properly enhances flavor. High-quality sausage improves taste. Sauce consistency can be adjusted with pasta water.

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