Sausage Pumpkin Pasta
A comforting fall dish featuring savory sausage, creamy pumpkin puree, and al dente penne pasta topped with parmesan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g Penne Pasta
- 250g Italian Sausage
- 400g Pumpkin Puree
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 200ml Vegetable Broth
- 50g Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the Italian sausage in olive oil until browned, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, then add minced garlic for an additional minute.
- Incorporate the pumpkin puree and vegetable broth, stirring until you reach a creamy consistency.
- Combine the drained penne with the sauce and toss to coat. Adjust thickness with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Season with salt and pepper, stir in parmesan, and serve immediately.
Notes
For a richer sauce, consider adding heavy cream or coconut milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pumpkin pasta, sausage pasta, fall recipes, comfort food, Italian cuisine