Sausage Pumpkin Pasta
A cozy bowl of pasta with creamy pumpkin sauce, juicy sausage, and al dente penne that captures the essence of autumn comfort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or sweet)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large sweet yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.
- Brown the sausage in olive oil over medium heat, breaking it up, for 5-7 minutes until golden.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Incorporate the pumpkin puree and cook for an additional minute, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Create the sauce by pouring in reserved pasta water until smooth and creamy.
- Combine the drained pasta with the sauce, adding more water if needed to achieve desired consistency.
- Final touch: Mix in fresh spinach until it wilts.
- Serve topped with grated Parmesan, garnishing with extra spinach if desired.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different sausages, herbs, and vegetables for a personal twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pasta, pumpkin, sausage, autumn, comfort food, Italian cuisine, creamy sauce, dinner recipe, easy pasta recipe