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pumpkin pasta in a pan with tongs

Pumpkin Pasta with Sage and Spinach

Sean
A hearty pasta in a pumpkin sauce with sage, rosemary, and Italian sausage.
5 from 14 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 515 kcal

Equipment

  • Large saucepan or pot
  • Skillet

Ingredients
 
 

  • ½ pound pasta
  • ½ pound Italian sausage ground
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 2 cloves garlic fresh, minced
  • ¼ cup shallots finely chopped
  • 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup white wine or chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons fresh sage chopped
  • cups spinach heaping, chopped
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese shredded, additional for finishing if desired
  • ½ tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt

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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 515kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 14gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 1120mgPotassium: 636mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 11499IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 174mgIron: 3mg
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Keyword 30 min meals, Italian Sausage, Pumpkin
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