Best 5 Sausage And Pumpkin Pasta Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey that harmoniously blends the savory richness of sausage with the sweet, earthy notes of pumpkin in this delectable sausage and pumpkin pasta dish. Embark on a culinary adventure with three enticing variations that cater to diverse palates. From the classic combination of Italian sausage, pumpkin, and creamy sauce to the bold flavors of spicy sausage and pumpkin in a tangy tomato sauce, each recipe promises a unique taste sensation. Vegetarian enthusiasts can delight in the meatless rendition featuring succulent roasted pumpkin, sautéed mushrooms, and a creamy pumpkin sauce. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with this versatile dish that effortlessly transitions from a comforting weeknight meal to an impressive dinner party centerpiece.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

PASTA WITH PUMPKIN AND SAUSAGE



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon
1 pound bulk sweet Italian sausage
4 cloves garlic, cracked and chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 bay leaf, fresh or dried
4 to 6 sprigs sage leaves, cut into chiffonade, about 2 tablespoons
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup chicken stock, canned or paper container
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup (3 turns around the pan) heavy cream
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, ground or freshly grated
Coarse salt and black pepper
1 pound penne rigate, cooked to al dente
Romano or Parmigiano, for grating
Pumpernickel or whole grain bread, as an accompaniment
Spinach Salad with Apple and Red Onion, as an accompaniment, recipe follows
1 pound triple-washed spinach, de-stemmed
1 small Golden Delicious apple, quartered, cored, and sliced
1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons (a couple of splashes) apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon grain mustard
1 tablespoon (a good drizzle) honey
Coarse salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a large, deep nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pan and brown the sausage in it. Transfer sausage to paper towel lined plate. Drain fat from skillet and return pan to the stove. Add the remaining tablespoon oil, and then the garlic and onion. Saute 3 to 5 minutes until the onions are tender.
  • Add bay leaf, sage, and wine to the pan. Reduce wine by half, about 2 minutes. Add stock and pumpkin and stir to combine, stirring sauce until it comes to a bubble. Return sausage to pan, reduce heat, and stir in cream. Season the sauce with the cinnamon and nutmeg, and salt and pepper, to taste. Simmer mixture 5 to 10 minutes to thicken sauce.
  • Return drained pasta to the pot you cooked it in. Remove the bay leaf from sauce and pour the sausage pumpkin sauce over pasta. Combine sauce and pasta and toss over low heat for 1 minute. Garnish the pasta with lots of shaved cheese and sage leaves.
  • Serve pumpkin sausage pasta with pumpernickel or whole grain bread and Spinach Salad with Apple and Red Onion.
  • Place spinach, apple, and onion in a salad bowl. Place oil, vinegar, mustard and honey in a small plastic container and fit lid on container. Shake dressing to combine, 1 minute. Pour dressing over salad, toss, and season with salt and pepper, to taste.

SAUSAGE AND PUMPKIN PASTA



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My family really enjoys this meal. Cubed leftover turkey may be substituted for sausage. Just add to the skillet with the cooked pasta for a fast meal. -Katie Wollgast, Florissant, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups uncooked multigrain bow tie pasta
1/2 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup white wine or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook the sausage, mushrooms and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, pumpkin, wine, sage, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-6 minutes or until slightly thickened., Drain pasta; add to the skillet and heat through. Just before serving, sprinkle with cheese and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 733mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHEESY PUMPKIN AND SAUSAGE PASTA



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This is a comforting fall meal that can be made on weeknights, yet it is elegant enough to serve to guests. Top with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

Provided by Ms. Chef Esh

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Sausage

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound hot Italian sausage
½ onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, diced
1 (16 ounce) package campanelle pasta
2 cups chicken stock
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
½ cup half-and-half
½ cup cream cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 pinch cayenne pepper
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook sausage in the hot skillet, breaking it into crumbles, until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Stir in onion and garlic and cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in campanelle pasta and return to a boil. Cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until firm to the bite, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir chicken stock, pumpkin, half-and-half, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper into the sausage mixture. Cook, stirring often, until sauce is creamy and thick, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in pasta to coat. Top with fresh sage leaves and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610.5 calories, Carbohydrate 67 g, Cholesterol 77.3 mg, Fat 26 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 1279.7 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

AUTUMN PASTA WITH PUMPKIN AND SAUSAGE



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Make and share this Autumn Pasta with Pumpkin and Sausage recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Cherie Edmunds

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

extra virgin olive oil
1 lb sweet Italian sausage link (out of the casing)
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 fresh bay leaves or 1 fresh dried bay leaf
4 -6 sprigs fresh sage, chiffonade
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup heavy cream or 1/2 cup half-and-half
1/8-1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4-1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
salt and pepper
1 lb penne (with ridges) or 1 lb rigatoni pasta, cooked al dente (with ridges)
grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet to MH heat.
  • Add 1 T olive oil, then brown sausage.
  • Transfer sausage to plate lined with paper towels to drain fat, set aside.
  • Drain fat from skillet, return skillet to stove.
  • Add 1 T olive oil, garlic and onion.
  • Saute 3-5 minutes, until tender.
  • Add Bay, sage, and wine to the pan, stir and incorperate sausage drippings from bottom of the pan.
  • Reduce wine by half, then add stock and pumpkin, stir.
  • When mixture comes to a bubble, add sausage to pan, reduce heat and add cream.
  • Season with cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and pepper.
  • Simmer 5-10 minutes.
  • Pour pasta into sauce and stir.
  • Add cheese and sage to garnish.

SAUSAGE AND PUMPKIN PASTA FOR TWO



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"We really enjoy this meal. Cubed leftover turkey may be substituted for sausage." Just add to the skillet with the cooked pasta for a fast meal." Katie Wollgast - Florissant, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup uncooked multigrain bow tie pasta
1 Italian turkey sausage link (4 ounces), casing removed
1/4 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
1/4 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a small nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook the sausage, mushrooms, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the chicken broth, pumpkin, wine, sage, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes or until slightly thickened., Drain pasta; add to the skillet and heat through. Just before serving, sprinkle with cheese and parsley.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Choose flavorful sausage: Use a sausage with a bold flavor, such as Italian sausage or chorizo, to add depth to the dish.
  • Roast the pumpkin: Roasting the pumpkin brings out its natural sweetness and caramelizes the edges, adding a delicious flavor to the pasta.
  • Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as thyme or rosemary, add a bright, fragrant flavor to the dish.
  • Don't overcook the pasta: Cook the pasta al dente, so it still has a slight bite to it.
  • Serve immediately: Sausage and pumpkin pasta is best served immediately, while the pasta is hot and the sauce is creamy.

Conclusion:

Sausage and pumpkin pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. With its combination of savory sausage, sweet pumpkin, and creamy sauce, this pasta is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new pasta recipe to try, give this one a try!

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