Pumpkin and Sausage Pasta
Is it Fall yet? Time to add pumpkin to ALL the things! 🤪. Well, actually, you won’t regret adding it to this hearty pasta dish. It’s savory, filling, and a good way to warm up when it gets blustery outside.
There are a crazy number of similar recipes floating around, but best I can tell, Rachel Ray popularized it around 2004. I used her version as a starting point.
Pumpkin and Sausage Pasta
Is it Fall yet? Time to add pumpkin to ALL the things! 🤪. Well, actually, you won’t regret adding it to this hearty pasta dish. It’s savory, filling, and a good way to warm up when it gets blustery outside.
There are a crazy number of similar recipes floating around, but best I can tell, Rachel Ray popularized it around 2004. I used her version as a starting point.
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Crumble the sausage and fry in a few teaspoons of olive oil over medium to medium-high heat until completely cooked and browned. Drain grease and spread sausage onto some paper towels to absorb additional grease.
- 2
Sauté the chopped onion in a few teaspoons of olive oil over medium-low heat until softened and translucent (~3 or 4 minutes).
Add garlic and sauté 1 minute longer.
- 3
Add the sage, bay leaf, and white wine. Simmer until the volume has been reduced by half (~2 to 4 minutes)
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the pumpkin, spices, and chicken broth.
- 5
Add the pumpkin mixture to the pan along with the sausage. Stir well, reduce heat to low, and allow to simmer for about 5 minutes.
- 6
Cook the pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain, and set aside.
- 7
Drizzle the cream into the mixture and stir well. Allow to simmer another 5 minutes.
- 8
Add the pasta and toss well to distribute the sauce. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- 9
Serve topped with grated cheese, if desired.
- 10
Notes:
🍂. If you prefer a spicier dish, use spicy Italian sausage instead of sweet. Adding some red pepper flakes will also increase the heat.🍂. Adding some kale or spinach is a nice way to boost the nutritional content of this dish and also add some color! Toss it in towards the end of the cooking time as the sauce simmers.
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