Sausage Pumpkin Pasta
A cozy and comforting pasta dish made with spicy sausage, creamy pumpkin puree, and penne pasta, perfect for fall.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound spicy Italian sausage
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or vegetable broth
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water for 10-11 minutes until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the sausage in a large skillet with olive oil over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Create the sauce by adding pumpkin puree to the skillet and stirring in heavy cream or broth.
- Combine the al dente penne with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
- Finish with Parmesan cheese and season with salt, pepper, and optional spices.
- Serve in bowls, topped with extra Parmesan.
Notes
This dish can be made vegan by omitting the cream and using coconut milk. Feel free to add veggies like spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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