CHORIZO PUMPKIN PASTA

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I'm a busy student, and this spicy-sweet pasta makes a perfect quick dinner. Even better, it works on a bigger scale to feed a bunch of friends. -Christine Yang, Syracuse, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups uncooked gemelli or spiral pasta (about 12 ounces)
1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked chorizo chicken sausage links or flavor of choice, sliced
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 cup half-and-half cream
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups shredded Manchego or Monterey Jack cheese
Minced fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup pasta water., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute sausage over medium heat until lightly browned; reduce heat to medium-low. Add pumpkin, cream, salt and pepper; cook and stir until heated through. Toss with pasta and enough pasta water to moisten; stir in cheese. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 847mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

Amit Babu
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Overall, I thought this dish was really good. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a new pasta recipe.


Bella Rico
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using less chorizo if you don't like spicy food.


Wasi Awan
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I would definitely make this dish again. It's easy to make and it's delicious.


Waleed palli
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I'm not a big fan of pumpkin, but I really enjoyed this dish. The chorizo and pumpkin flavors were really well-balanced.


Shadab Tanveer
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Sumitra Rupakheti
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I love the combination of chorizo and pumpkin in this dish. It's a unique and flavorful pasta dish that I would definitely recommend.


Jasmen Rose
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I've made this dish several times and it's always been a success. It's a great way to use up leftover chorizo.


Ronnie Adams
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Mathias John
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Overall, I thought this dish was really good. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a new pasta recipe.


Zia ullah Armane
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I would have liked the dish to be a bit creamier. I might add some heavy cream or cream cheese next time.


Sabrina Bruce
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I had some trouble finding chorizo at my local grocery store, but I was able to find it at a specialty food store.


Skhddm Zbbd
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using less chorizo if you don't like spicy food.


Vk Putin
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I'm not a huge fan of pumpkin, but I really enjoyed this dish. The chorizo and pumpkin flavors were really well-balanced.


Cory Goben
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I would definitely make this dish again. It's easy to make and it's delicious.


Rouk Jj
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This dish is perfect for fall. The pumpkin and chorizo are a great combination, and the pasta is cooked perfectly.


Ammara Ammal
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I wasn't sure how the chorizo and pumpkin would go together, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors were really well-balanced.


Michelle Binnie
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The chorizo added a nice spicy kick to the dish, and the pumpkin puree gave it a creamy texture. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy pasta dish.


Abdul kahir
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I love how easy this dish was to make. I was able to get it on the table in under 30 minutes, which is perfect for a busy weeknight meal.


Chidalu Dalu
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This chorizo pumpkin pasta was a hit with my family! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the pasta was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again.