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How to Make Cheesy Pumpkin and Sausage Pasta - A Step-by-Step Guide

Autumn brings a bounty of seasonal ingredients, and one of the most beloved is pumpkin. While pumpkin is commonly associated with sweet treats like pumpkin pie and pumpkin spice lattes, it also shines in savory dishes. And one of the most comforting ways to enjoy pumpkin is in a rich and creamy pasta dish.

This recipe for Cheesy Pumpkin and Sausage Pasta is a delightful fusion of flavors and textures. The velvety smoothness of the pumpkin puree and the comforting creaminess of the che...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • 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

    611 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 77mg
    • Sodium: 1280mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 67g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 168mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 567mg

    Categories

    Pasta recipes
    Cheesy recipes
    Pumpkin recipes
    Sausage recipes