Best 3 Sausage And Pumpkin Pasta For Two Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Sausage and Pumpkin Pasta, a delectable dish that combines the savory richness of sausage with the sweet and earthy notes of pumpkin, all enveloped in a creamy sauce. This culinary masterpiece is not only a treat for your taste buds but also a visual delight, with vibrant orange hues and a tantalizing aroma that will fill your kitchen. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice cook, this recipe is easy to follow and promises a satisfying meal that will leave you craving for more. Additionally, discover variations of this versatile dish, including a vegetarian option with roasted vegetables, a creamy pumpkin sauce without sausage and a spicy version with a kick of chili flakes. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, these recipes are perfect for a cozy dinner for two or an impressive potluck dish that will surely wow your friends and family.

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PASTA WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND PUMPKIN SAUCE



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This a great way to use pumpkin in your cooking rather than your baking. The flavor of the pumpkin doesn't come out very strong and if you didn't know what was in it, you probably wouldn't even realize it was pumpkin. But it makes a great creamy pasta sauce with a different type of flavor.

Provided by jmcnutt28

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
½ onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, diced
1 (16 ounce) package campanelle pasta
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
½ cup half-and-half
½ cup sour cream
½ teaspoon grated nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning, or to taste

Steps:

  • Cook and stir Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the meat is browned, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks, about 10 minutes. Drain excess grease. Stir onion and garlic into sausage and cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in campanelle and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 10 minutes; drain.
  • Stir pumpkin puree, chicken broth, half-and-half, sour cream, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper into the sausage mixture and cook, stirring often, until sauce is creamy and thick, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer cooked campanelle pasta to a large pot and pour sausage and pumpkin mixture over pasta. Place over medium-high heat and gently stir until pasta mixture is heated through, 4 to 5 minutes. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.4 calories, Carbohydrate 51.4 g, Cholesterol 35.9 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 845.7 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

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

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.

Tips and Conclusion

Here are some additional helpful tips and a conclusion for the sausage and pumpkin pasta recipe from the article provided:

Tips:
  • To save time, use pre-cooked sausage or Italian sausage links. Just remove the casings before cooking.
  • If you don't have heavy cream, you can use milk or half-and-half instead. Just be aware that the sauce may be a little thinner.
  • Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a little extra spice.
  • Top the pasta with grated Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh parsley, or crumbled bacon for extra flavor.
  • Serve the pasta immediately, or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:

Sausage and pumpkin pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover sausage and pumpkin. The combination of flavors in this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy pasta recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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