Creamy Sausage Pumpkin Pasta
A cozy dish perfect for fall evenings, blending savory sausage with sweet pumpkin in a creamy pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
- Sausage (Italian or turkey)
- Pumpkin puree
- Penne pasta
- Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Start by boiling a large pot of salted water. Add the penne and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about a cup of that starchy pasta water before draining.
- Brown the Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, add your sausage. Break it into bite-sized pieces as it cooks for about 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Add the Pumpkin: Stir in the pumpkin puree and heat through for about 2-3 minutes.
- Combine with Pasta: Add the drained pasta to the skillet, tossing well with a splash of reserved pasta water.
- Mix in Cheese: Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Distribute the pasta into bowls, adding extra Parmesan and Italian herbs for garnish.
Notes
Enjoy this dish with garlic bread or a fresh salad. Can be made ahead and frozen for later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: sausage pasta, pumpkin pasta, comfort food, fall recipe, creamy pasta