Pumpkin Sausage Pasta

I always try to match my cooking to the seasons, so having a meal with pumpkin in it is truly a no-brainer this time of year. Pumpkin is a member of the squash family, so it is something that can be enjoyed in sweet and savory ways. I hope your family tries this recipe and loves it! 

Pumpkin Sausage Pasta

Prep: 15-20 minutes    Serves: 6-8

Ingredients:

1 lb pork sausage 

1 drizzle Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 lb dry pasta (I used fettucine noodles)

1/2 cup yellow onion, diced 

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 can of pumpkin puree 

1 tsp Italian seasoning 

Salt and Pepper to taste

1 cup pasta water (reserved)

Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Bring a large pot of water to boil. 
2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat, and add in a drizzle of olive oil. 
3. Brown sausage, scraping the brown bits as you cook. When sausage is almost cooked, add diced onion. 
4. Add in garlic and seasonings until sausage is fully cooked. 
5. Mix in your can of pumpkin puree, and add in about 1 cup of water from the pasta pot. Mix until desired consistency is reached. 
6. Add in about 1/2 cup parmesan cheese. 
7. Mix noodles and sauce together, top with additional parmesan cheese.