¼cupparmesan cheeseshredded, additional for finishing if desired
½tablespoonground black pepper
1teaspoonsalt
Instructions
Heat a large saucepan or pot of water to bring to a boil. Once the water is boiling cook the pasta according to directions. Drain and keep warm if the pasta cooks before the sauce is done.
While the water is heating in a large skillet over medium high heat cook the Italian sausage. Once it has cooked remove it from the pan with the slotted spoon and place in a bowl and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the olive oil, shallots, and garlic. Cook until the shallots turn translucent. Add the wine, or chicken broth, cream, butter, and pumpkin puree. Bring to a boil an add the spinach, salt, pepper and sage. Once the spinach has wilted remove from the heat stir in the Italian sausage and parmesan cheese.
Add the pasta and gently toss to coat the pasta and top with any additional parmesan cheese.