Fusilli with Pumpkin and Sausage
Fusilli with Pumpkin and Sausage is a cozy, autumn-inspired dish that combines tender fusilli pasta with a rich, creamy pumpkin sauce and hearty Italian sausage. This comforting meal is perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, delivering a delightful balance of flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds. With easy preparation steps, you can savor the taste of fall in just under 40 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fusilli pasta
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (unsweetened)
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fusilli: Boil salted water in a large pot, add fusilli, and cook until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and cook the sausage until browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Sauté aromatics: In the same skillet, add onions and garlic; cook until translucent.
- Make the sauce: Stir in pumpkin puree and heavy cream; mix well. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Combine: Add cooked fusilli and sausage to the sauce, tossing gently to coat.
- Serve: Plate your dish and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before enjoying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg