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Savory Sausage Pumpkin Pasta

Kara
Savory pasta with sausage and a hint of pumpkin.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Dish: Pork
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 353 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ cups dry penne pasta
  • ½ pound pork sausage
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 2 tsp chicken base
  • ⅔ cup canned pumpkin purée
  • 1 tsp dry ground sage
  • dash of nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ cup half & half cream
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta in salted water till al dente. Drain.
  • While pasta is cooking, brown sausage and onion over medium heat in a large skillet. Drain off any fat. Add garlic and cook for a couple minutes. Add water, chicken base, pumpkin, spices, and salt and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes, or till most of the liquid is reduced.
  • Stir in half & half and Parmesan cheese. Cook and stir till cheese is melted.
  • Stir in the hot pasta and serve with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 353kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 14gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 590mgPotassium: 323mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 4374IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 88mgIron: 2mg
Keyword pumpkin pasta
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