Creamy Pumpkin Sausage Pasta (Edit recipe)

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I think it's so funny how pumpkin is such a bland food by itself, but as soon as you add a little bit of flavor, it really comes to life! This one pot, 30-minute, high protein dinner is cozy and comfort food while still also providing protein and fiber. It reheats really well, too!

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PREP TIME

10 minutes

COOK TIME

15 minutes

INGREDIENTS

12

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Tbsp Butter, Unsalted
2 Tbsp Garlic, minced
0.25 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
1 cup Pumpkin Purée
0.75 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
0.25 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
1 pinch Salt
1 pinch Black Pepper
1 Tbsp Sage, chopped
1 lb Pasta
1 lb Italian Sausage, Mild, ground

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 3/4c pasta water (incase your sauce is too thick).
In a large pan over medium heat, cook sausage until no longer pink. Set aside.
In the same pan, heat butter and olive oil.
Add your garlic and red pepper flakes.
Stir in pumpkin puree, heavy cream and parmesan cheese.
Simmer for 3 minutes and turn to low, stirring ocassionally.
Add sage and stir it in.
Pour the pasta into the sauce and toss to combine. Add pasta water if you want a thinner sauce.
Enjoy!

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	1253
Fat:	56 g
Carbohydrates:	32 g
Protein:	122 g
Cholesterol:	163 g
Sodium:	2315 mg
Fiber:	9 g
Sugars:	2 g
Sugar Alcohol:	0 g
Calculated for total recipe.