Description
Embrace the flavors of fall with this Creamy Pumpkin Pasta featuring savory Italian sausage. This comforting dish combines the earthy sweetness of pumpkin with hearty sausage, creating a luxurious sauce that envelops each strand of pasta. Perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests, this recipe is both delicious and easy to prepare, making it a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 8 oz Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil if necessary, then sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Stir in pumpkin puree and heavy cream; let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Return the cooked sausage to the skillet along with drained pasta. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
- Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 280g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg