Best Pumpkin Chorizo Bow Ties Recipes

CHORIZO PUMPKIN PASTA

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I'm a busy student, and this spicy-sweet pasta makes a perfect quick dinner. Even better, it works on a bigger scale to feed a bunch of friends. -Christine Yang, Syracuse, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 cups uncooked gemelli or spiral pasta (about 12 ounces)
1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked chorizo chicken sausage links or flavor of choice, sliced
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 cup half-and-half cream
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups shredded Manchego or Monterey Jack cheese
Minced fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup pasta water., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute sausage over medium heat until lightly browned; reduce heat to medium-low. Add pumpkin, cream, salt and pepper; cook and stir until heated through. Toss with pasta and enough pasta water to moisten; stir in cheese. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 847mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

BOW TIES WITH SAUSAGE, TOMATOES AND CREAM

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A friend gave this recipe to me a few years back, and my family can't seem to get enough of it. It sounds strange with cream in it, but that just enhances the flavor and texture. This is a very easy recipe.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package bow tie pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed and crumbled
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ cup diced onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) can Italian-style plum tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped
1 ½ cups heavy cream
½ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
Heat oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Cook sausage and pepper flakes until sausage is evenly brown. Stir in onion and garlic, and cook until onion is tender. Stir in tomatoes, cream, and salt. Simmer until mixture thickens, 8 to 10 minutes.
Stir cooked pasta into sauce, and heat through. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 655.6 calories, Carbohydrate 50.9 g, Cholesterol 111.3 mg, Fat 42.1 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 20.1 g, SaturatedFat 19.6 g, Sodium 1088.4 mg, Sugar 6.5 g