PUMPKIN & SAUSAGE PENNE

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I once made this dish for my Italian father-in-law, who swears he'll eat pasta only with red sauce. He loved it! - Karen Cambiotti, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup uncooked penne pasta
2 Italian sausage links, casings removed
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/3 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 bay leaf
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup canned pumpkin
3 teaspoons minced fresh sage, divided
1/8 teaspoon each salt, pepper and ground cinnamon
Dash ground nutmeg
3 tablespoons half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons shredded Romano cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1 teaspoon., Cook and stir onion and garlic in oil and reserved drippings over medium-high heat until tender. Add wine and bay leaf. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Stir in the broth, pumpkin, 1-1/2 teaspoons sage and remaining seasonings; cook 1 minute longer. Add the cream and sausage; heat through. Remove bay leaf., Drain pasta; transfer to a large bowl. Add sausage mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and remaining sage.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490 calories, Fat 23g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 950mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

Muzzamal King
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the sausage and pumpkin were a great addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Kibet Nicholas Ngeno
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the sausage and pumpkin were a great addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Jamshad lakho
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the sausage and pumpkin were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Alyah Fox
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The dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less sausage next time.


Istiak Chowdhury
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the sausage and pumpkin were a great addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


mizan hossan
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This was a delicious and easy to make dish. The pumpkin and sausage were a great combination, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Margot Wharren
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the sausage and pumpkin were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


man vector Yt
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. The sauce was a little too thin and the sausage and pumpkin didn't have much flavor. I would not make this again.


Nusrat jahan Priya
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I made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the creamy sauce and the flavorful sausage and pumpkin. I will definitely be making this again.


Tomasz Tomczak
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This dish was easy to make and very tasty. The pumpkin and sausage were a great combination, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


H tv
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I wasn't sure what to expect with this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The pumpkin and sausage combination was delicious, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Shahid Yousaf
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This pumpkin sausage penne was a huge hit with my family! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the sausage and pumpkin added a nice depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.