Sausage Pumpkin Pasta
A cozy and flavorful pasta dish combining savory sausage and creamy pumpkin.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Optional: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Penne Pasta
- 1 lb Italian Sausage (spicy or sweet)
- 1 cup Pumpkin Puree
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Pinch of Nutmeg
- Red Pepper Flakes, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; save 1 cup of pasta water.
- Brown the Sausage in olive oil over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until crispy.
- Add the Pumpkin Puree, mixing in reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
- Combine with salt, pepper, nutmeg, and red pepper flakes.
- Mix the drained pasta with the sauce until well coated.
- Add the grated Parmesan, stirring until melted.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra Parmesan and herbs.
Notes
For variations, add spinach, nuts, or substitute proteins. Store leftovers in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: pasta, pumpkin, sausage, comfort food, Italian recipe