Description
A cozy and delicious Pumpkin and Sausage Pasta recipe, perfect for a weeknight dinner or entertaining. This dish combines the earthy flavor of pumpkin with savory Italian sausage for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (your choice)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 pound Italian sausage, cooked
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Optional: Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook sausage until browned.
- Add pumpkin puree, heavy cream, and nutmeg to the skillet. Stir to combine with the sausage.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the pumpkin sausage pasta topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a hint of heat, add a pinch of chili flakes.
- Cook pasta al dente to ensure it absorbs the sauce well.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and may taste even better the next day.
- Experiment with different sausage flavors, both spicy and mild work well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A