You guys, twelve years ago, this was the very first savory pumpkin recipe I shared here in blog world, and it continues to be my MOST POPULAR ONE!
Over the last 12 years, I’ve shared many, many savory pumpkin recipes (I’ll link them below), but year after year, this one here is always the one most viewed. I understand because WE LOVE IT TOO! This year when I made it, I used…
…these cute little pumpkin shaped pastas from Trader Joe’s 🙂 .
This year, I also doubled the recipe and made it with one pound of sausage and one pound of ground beef. You guys, this one is so easy, so delicious and SO FALL! Your family will love it too!
Looking for more savory pumpkin dishes, don’t forget to try my:
PANCETTA & PUMPKIN RAVIOLI
PUMPKIN & SAUSAGE POT PIE
CHIPOTLE PUMPKIN PASTA
PUMPKIN SAUSAGE BRIOCHE BREAKFAST CASSEROLE
PUMPKIN & SAUSAGE LASAGNA
PERFECT PUMPKIN CHILI
CHIPOTLE PUMPKIN HUMMUS
MAPLE PUMPKIN SAUSAGE BALLS
PUMPKIN AND SAUSAGE MAC & CHEESE
SAUSAGE & PUMPKIN SOUP
BACON & PUMPKIN PASTA
Enjoy friends! xx
PrintPumpkin & Sausage Pasta
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
You guys, twelve years ago, this was the very first savory pumpkin recipe I shared here in blog world, and it continues to be my MOST POPULAR ONE! Over the last 12 years, I’ve shared many, many savory pumpkin recipes, but year after year, this one here is always the one most viewed. It’s simple and delicious!
Ingredients
- 1 pound pasta (use what you have on hand)
- 1 pound pork sausage (or use chicken or turkey sausage…it’s yummy either way)
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
- salt and pepper
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup of pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling, just good old Libby’s canned pumpkin)
- freshly grated Parmesan cheese…as much or as little as your family likes
Instructions
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Bring one large pot of water up to a boil for your pasta. Drop pasta in and cook 5-7 minutes depending on how done you like your pasta.
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In another large skillet, heat a tablespoon of EVOO over medium-high heat. Brown and crumble the sausage. After sausage has browned, add in a pinch of salt and pepper along with your onion and garlic and sauté 4 to 5 minutes. Once sausage and onion mixture is sautéed, pour in chicken broth to de-glaze your pan. Lower heat to low and let chicken broth simmer 2-3 minutes. Stir in your pumpkin and heat through about 3 minutes.
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Drain your pasta and add to sausage pan. Stir in your cheese and that’s it! Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Simply use gluten-free pasta and this recipe is g-free!
Kayla Caldwell says
We love this recipe! I make it every year and it’s taught my family that pumpkin isn’t automatically pie filling haha.
Jill Right says
I need to make this again. So yummy!
Laura @ Our Grand Lives says
This is one of my all time favorite fall recipes! I’ve made it for family, friend gatherings and during a fall weekend at the lake! Perfect every time! Thanks, Shay!
MIRANDA BODENHAMER says
One of my all time FAVE M&MM recipes!!!
Dana Jackson says
Oh I need to make this one!! Yum!
Mary S says
I’ve made this recipe for years ever since you posted it on your blog a long time ago…it always feels officially like fall when I put this on the dinner table! 😊
Alex says
Hey Shay — can you recommend a good salad or veggie/side to go with this? Thanks!
Mix and Match Mama says
I do a big green salad or Caesar salad…something really simple.
Alex says
Thank you! I did a Caeser on the side. I made this recipe with TJ’s pumpkin gnocchi (toasted it in a skillet and then boiled) instead because they didn’t have zucchette at my Trader Joe’s! I asked an employee and they said they are done carrying it for the season! Womp womp. It turned out great with the pumpkin gnocchi, though!
Kate M says
I made this recipe this week and the whole family loved it! I did add a little tomato sauce for oomph but would have been good as written. Thanks for such a simple but delicious meal.
Mix and Match Mama says
Thank YOU so much for the feedback! Happy fall!
Susan McKain says
This is a delicious autumn dinner. All five of us loved it.
Thank you, Shay.
Mix and Match Mama says
Yay!!! Thank you so much for letting me know!
Hayley Chandler says
Shay-,I’ve been making this recipe for years. I didn’t realize you’d posted an updated recipe until today. I always go back and look at your original post when I make it. We had this again just this week. Always delicious!
Stacey says
Shay have you tried this with ground beef instead of sausage? If so would you add any extra spices? I’m sure the sausage and pumpkin are a dream team…but I just don’t want to go back to the store 😉 Thanks!
Mix and Match Mama says
I have! I would add a nice pinch (maybe half a tablespoon) of Italian seasoning. You’ll love it!
Stacey says
Thank you Shay!! I made It with ground beef and seasonings….and was delicious! Family loved It!
Mix and Match Mama says
Fabulous!! Thank you for letting me know! xx