With fall approaching, you can be sure that all things pumpkin are beginning to emerge. The good news is that pumpkin isn’t just reserved for beverages, muffins, and pies. Instead, try using it as a savory dinner entree with this easy pumpkin pasta recipe that comes together in minutes. It’s rich, creamy, flavorful, and totally family-friendly.
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
• 3 cups uncooked gemelli or spiral pasta (about 12 ounces)
• 1½ cups chicken sausage (flavor of your choice)
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1 cup Half-and-Half
• ¾ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp pepper
• 1½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• Minced fresh cilantro (optional)
Directions:
• Cook pasta according to the package directions.
• Drain, pasta, reserving ¾ cup pasta water.
• Sauté sausage over medium heat until lightly browned.
• Add pumpkin, cream, salt and pepper.
• Cook on medium-low until heated through.
• Toss with pasta and enough pasta water to moisten.
• Stir in cheese until mixed well.
• Sprinkle with cilantro (optional).
