Pasta with Italian Sausage and Pumpkin Sauce

Pasta with Italian Sausage and Pumpkin Sauce
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    25 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    40 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    518

Embrace the autumnal flavors with this comforting pasta dish. Creamy pumpkin sauce, savory Italian sausage, and perfectly cooked campanelle come together in a symphony of textures and tastes. A delightful departure from traditional pumpkin recipes!

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    51 g
  • Cholesterol
    36 mg
  • Fiber
    4 g
  • Protein
    17 g
  • Saturated Fat
    7 g
  • Sodium
    846 mg
  • Sugar
    5 g
  • Fat
    17 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook and stir Italian sausage, breaking it into crumbles, until browned. Drain excess grease. (Approximately 10 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View Add diced onion and garlic to the sausage; cook until the onion is translucent. (Approximately 5 minutes)

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Recipe View Stir in pumpkin purée, chicken broth, half-and-half, sour cream, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the sauce is creamy and thickened. (Approximately 5 minutes)

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Recipe View Meanwhile, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Add campanelle pasta and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender yet firm to the bite. Drain the pasta and return it to the pot. (Approximately 10 minutes)

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Recipe View Add the sausage and pumpkin mixture to the cooked pasta. Place over medium-high heat and gently stir until everything is heated through. (Approximately 4-5 minutes)

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06 Step

Recipe View Serve immediately, topping each serving with grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of Italian seasoning.

For a richer flavor, use hot Italian sausage.
Consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick.
Freshly grated nutmeg and cinnamon will elevate the aroma and taste of the sauce.
If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of chicken broth or pasta water to reach your desired consistency.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.3/ 5 ( 172 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (10)
  • Salvatore Boyle

    This recipe was fantastic! The pumpkin flavor was subtle but definitely there. My family loved it!

  • Magdalena Shanahan

    This recipe is a keeper! So flavorful and satisfying.

  • Piper Deckow

    I used spicy Italian sausage and it gave the dish a really nice kick.

  • Millie Tillman

    The sauce was a little too thick for my liking, but adding some pasta water fixed it perfectly.

  • Dagmar Ruecker

    So easy to make and the flavors are amazing! A great fall dinner.

  • Landen Damore

    I didn't have sour cream on hand, so I used Greek yogurt instead. It worked perfectly.

  • Beverly Jaskolski

    I tried it with butternut squash instead of pumpkin, and it turned out delicious!

  • Dalton Weissnat

    My kids are picky eaters but they devoured this pasta!

  • Eleazar Lynch

    I love how quick and easy this recipe is! Perfect for a weeknight dinner.

  • Dangelo Metz

    I added a pinch of red pepper flakes for some heat and it was perfect. Will definitely make this again.

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