Best 3 Pumpkin Sausage Penne Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our enticing Pumpkin Sausage Penne recipe, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable dish features tender penne pasta enveloped in a creamy pumpkin sauce, complemented by savory sausage, aromatic spices, and a touch of tangy cream cheese. It's a perfect blend of autumnal flavors, offering a hearty and comforting meal that is sure to impress family and friends.

**Pumpkin Sausage Penne**

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4

**Ingredients:**

* 1 pound penne pasta
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
* 1/2 cup chopped onion
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
* 1 cup chicken broth
* 1/2 cup heavy cream
* 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
* 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
* Salt and pepper to taste

**Instructions:**

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.


2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.


3. Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened. Stir in the pumpkin puree, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.


4. Add the cooked sausage, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper to the sauce. Stir to combine.


5. Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet and stir to coat in the sauce. Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.

This versatile recipe can be easily adapted to suit your preferences. For a vegetarian version, simply omit the sausage and add more vegetables, such as chopped bell peppers, mushrooms, or zucchini. You can also use different types of pasta, such as rotini or farfalle.

For a richer sauce, use a combination of heavy cream and half-and-half. And if you like a bit of spice, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or chili powder to the sauce.

No matter how you choose to make it, Pumpkin Sausage Penne is a delicious and satisfying meal that is sure to please everyone at the table.

Let's cook with our recipes!

PENNE WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE, MUSHROOMS, AND PUMPKIN SAUCE



Penne with Italian Sausage, Mushrooms, and Pumpkin Sauce image

This dish was extremely tasty. I wanted a dish that could be made ahead of time and heated in the oven, but also remained saucy. Good company dish!

Provided by hobinrall

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

cooking spray
2 ounces dried porcini mushrooms
1 pound sweet Italian sausage links
3 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups pumpkin puree
1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
½ cup heavy whipping cream
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pound penne pasta
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • Place porcini mushrooms in a bowl and add enough water to cover; soak until mushrooms have rehydrated. Drain water from mushrooms and reserve water. Chop mushrooms.
  • Cook sausage in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes. Cool slightly and slice on the diagonal.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until onion is translucent, about 10 minutes. Add sage and nutmeg and stir. Transfer onion mixture to a bowl; add chopped mushrooms and sausage. Mix in reserved soaking water, pumpkin, Gruyere cheese, cream, salt, and pepper.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain and mix pasta into pumpkin sauce. Transfer mixture to the prepared pan and top with Parmesan cheese. Cover pan with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560.4 calories, Carbohydrate 54.2 g, Cholesterol 73.4 mg, Fat 28.2 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.7 g, Sodium 803.9 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

PUMPKIN & SAUSAGE PENNE



Pumpkin & Sausage Penne image

I once made this dish for my Italian father-in-law, who swears he'll eat pasta only with red sauce. He loved it! - Karen Cambiotti, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup uncooked penne pasta
2 Italian sausage links, casings removed
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/3 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 bay leaf
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup canned pumpkin
3 teaspoons minced fresh sage, divided
1/8 teaspoon each salt, pepper and ground cinnamon
Dash ground nutmeg
3 tablespoons half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons shredded Romano cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1 teaspoon., Cook and stir onion and garlic in oil and reserved drippings over medium-high heat until tender. Add wine and bay leaf. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Stir in the broth, pumpkin, 1-1/2 teaspoons sage and remaining seasonings; cook 1 minute longer. Add the cream and sausage; heat through. Remove bay leaf., Drain pasta; transfer to a large bowl. Add sausage mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and remaining sage.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490 calories, Fat 23g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 950mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

PENNE WITH SAUSAGE AND PUMPKIN CREAM SAUCE



PENNE WITH SAUSAGE AND PUMPKIN CREAM SAUCE image

Categories     Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 oz penne pasta
2 tsp olive oil
1 small onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
about 2T chopped fresh sage
2 links cooked chicken sausage, sliced
1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese (1% milk fat)
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 cup nonfat milk
5oz baby spinach
parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add onions and cook gently for about 15-20 minutes, until softened and beginning to caramelize. Add garlic, sage, and chicken sausage; continue to saute. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. In a blender, combine combine pumpkin, cottage cheese, and milk. Blend until no lumps are present. Add to sausage mixture in skillet and continue to cook over low heat. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper. Drain pasta and return to pot over low heat. Add sausage mixture and baby spinach, and toss together until the spinach is wilted. Serve with parmesan cheese, if desired.

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use Italian sausage instead of breakfast sausage.
  • If you don't have heavy cream, you can substitute milk or half-and-half.
  • To make the dish vegetarian, omit the sausage and add more vegetables, such as mushrooms or bell peppers.
  • If you like a little heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
  • Garnish the dish with fresh parsley or basil for a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

This pumpkin sausage penne is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The combination of pumpkin, sausage, and penne pasta is hearty and satisfying, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. Plus, this dish is packed with vegetables, making it a healthy and nutritious choice. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal that the whole family will love, give this pumpkin sausage penne a try.

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