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Creamy One-Pot Pumpkin Pasta with Sausage

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A cozy and creamy one-pot pasta dish combining pumpkin puree and Italian sausage for a perfect fall comfort meal that’s quick and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz Italian sausage, casings removed (sweet or mild pork sausage preferred, spicy optional)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup (8 fl oz) pumpkin puree (canned or fresh roasted)
  • 1 cup (8 fl oz) heavy cream (can substitute half-and-half or coconut cream)
  • 2 cups (16 fl oz) chicken broth
  • 8 oz uncooked pasta (penne, rigatoni, or farfalle)
  • ½ cup (about 50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 6–8 fresh sage leaves, chopped (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add sausage, breaking it up, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed, leaving a little for richness.
  2. Add chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened and translucent, about 4-5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Pour in chicken broth, then stir in pumpkin puree and heavy cream until smooth and combined.
  4. Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Add fresh sage if using.
  5. Add uncooked pasta to the skillet, pressing it down to submerge in the sauce. Increase heat to medium-high to bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to medium-low and cover with a lid.
  6. Simmer pasta for 12-15 minutes, stirring every few minutes to prevent sticking. Add more broth or water if sauce thickens too much before pasta is tender.
  7. Once pasta is tender and sauce is creamy, stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with extra sage or Parmesan if desired.

Notes

Do not rush the simmer step; stirring regularly prevents sticking and ensures even cooking. Adjust liquid as needed to maintain sauce consistency. For vegetarian version, substitute sausage with mushrooms or plant-based sausage. Use gluten-free pasta for gluten sensitivity. Swap heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut cream for lighter or dairy-free options.

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