Sausage and Pumpkin Sauce with Pasta Recipe

Name: Sausage and Pumpkin Sauce with Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 lb sweet Italian sausage link, skin removed; 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; ½ teaspoon caraway seed; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon sage (I use Bells seasoning); ½ cup white wine; 1 ½ cups chicken stock; 1 cup canned pumpkin; 1 tablespoon peanut butter; ½ cup heavy cream; 1 pinch ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg; salt & pepper; 1 lb penne or 1 lb rigatoni pasta, cooked al dente; grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb sweet Italian sausage link, skin removed
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
½ teaspoon caraway seed
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon sage (I use Bells seasoning)
½ cup white wine
1 ½ cups chicken stock
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 tablespoon peanut butter
½ cup heavy cream
1 pinch ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
salt & pepper
1 lb penne or 1 lb rigatoni pasta, cooked al dente
grated parmesan cheese

1
Add 1 T olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
2
Break up sausage and brown in pan.
3
Transfer sausage to a paper-lined plate.
4
Drain fat from skillet and return to heat.
5
Add 1 T olive oil, and then the onion and garlic.
6
Saute 3-4 minutes until onions are tender.
7
Add bay leaf, sage, and wine to the skillet.
8
Simmer over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
9
Add chicken stock, pumpkin, and peanut butter, and stir to combine.
10
When mixture starts to bubble, add sausage, and stir in cream.
11
Add remaining seasoning to sauce.
12
Drain cooked pasta and add to sauce, combine, heat for 1 minute.
13
Serve pasta and sauce with grated cheese.

834

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 lb sweet Italian sausage link, skin removed, 4 cloves garlic, chopped, 1 medium onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Sausage and Pumpkin Sauce with Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sausage and Pumpkin Sauce with Pasta

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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