Pumpkin Pasta with Ground Sausage
Pumpkin Pasta with Ground Sausage is the perfect fall comfort food, offering a rich and creamy sauce that harmonizes beautifully with savory sausage. This dish is not only quick to prepare but also visually stunning, making it ideal for cozy family dinners or elegant gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 1 lb ground Italian sausage
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground sausage until crispy (5-7 minutes). Set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in pumpkin puree and heavy cream; season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Add cooked pasta and browned sausage back to skillet. Toss gently over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg