Description
Creamy Pumpkin Pasta with Italian Sausage is a delightful fall dish that combines the sweet, earthy flavor of pumpkin with the savory richness of Italian sausage. This comforting recipe features al dente pasta enveloped in a velvety pumpkin sauce, making it perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings. With its warm hues and inviting aroma, this dish is sure to become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (crumbled)
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook crumbled Italian sausage until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in pumpkin puree and heavy cream, allowing it to simmer for 5 minutes. Mix in Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, and red pepper flakes.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency. Serve warm with additional Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 250g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg