Description
A cozy, one-pot autumn meal combining savory sausage, creamy pumpkin, and tender pasta for a rich and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
- 15 oz pumpkin puree
- 12 oz penne or rigatoni pasta
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the sausage in a large pot over medium-high heat until cooked through. Remove sausage and set aside.
- Sauté minced garlic in the remaining sausage fat for 1 minute.
- Whisk in pumpkin puree and chicken broth until smooth.
- Add dry pasta to the pot and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to simmer, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente.
- Stir in heavy cream, cooked sausage, and Parmesan cheese.
- Simmer for 2 more minutes until the sauce is thick and creamy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian-American