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Autumn Pasta with Pumpkin and Sausage
Description:
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this delectable Autumn Pasta featuring pumpkin and savory Italian sausage. This recipe is quick, easy, and bursting with comforting aromas that will surely warm your soul.
Recipe Category: One Dish Meal
Keywords: European, < 30 Mins, Stove Top, Easy
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 1005.4
- Fat Content: 45.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 18.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 107.2mg
- Sodium Content: 1622.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 107.9g
- Fiber Content: 15g
- Sugar Content: 5.8g
- Protein Content: 33.5g
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Extra virgin olive oil | As needed |
| Sweet Italian sausage link | 1 |
| Garlic | 4 cloves |
| Onion | 1 |
| Bay leaves | 1 |
| Fresh sage | 4-6 leaves |
| Dry white wine | 1 cup |
| Canned pumpkin | 1 can |
| Heavy cream | 1 cup |
| Half-and-half | 1/2 cup |
| Cinnamon | 1/8 – 1/4 tsp |
| Ground nutmeg | 1/4 – 1/2 tsp |
| Penne or rigatoni pasta | As needed |
| Parmesan cheese | As needed |
Cooking Time:
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Finely chop the garlic and onion.
- Roughly chop the fresh sage leaves.
- Grate the Parmesan cheese for garnish.
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Cook Sausage:
- Add a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil to the skillet.
- Add the sweet Italian sausage link and brown it on all sides, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks.
- Once browned, transfer the sausage to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess fat. Set aside.
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Prepare Sauce:
- Discard any excess fat from the skillet.
- Return the skillet to the stove and add another tablespoon of olive oil.
- Add the chopped garlic and onion to the skillet and sauté for 3-5 minutes, or until tender.
- Add the bay leaves and chopped sage to the skillet, followed by the dry white wine. Stir to incorporate, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Allow the wine to reduce by half, then add the canned pumpkin and chicken stock to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
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Combine Ingredients:
- Once the mixture comes to a bubble, add the cooked sausage back to the skillet.
- Reduce the heat to low and pour in the heavy cream and half-and-half.
- Season the sauce with cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper to taste.
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Simmer and Serve:
- Allow the sauce to simmer for 5-10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- While the sauce simmers, cook the penne or rigatoni pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.
- Once cooked, drain the pasta and add it directly to the sauce in the skillet. Stir well to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
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Garnish and Enjoy:
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta and sauce.
- Garnish with additional fresh sage leaves if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy the comforting flavors of this Autumn Pasta with Pumpkin and Sausage!
This hearty dish is perfect for a cozy night in or for sharing with friends and family during the crisp autumn months. With its creamy pumpkin sauce and flavorful Italian sausage, it’s sure to become a new fall favorite!
