PUMPKIN-CHORIZO BOW TIES

Pumpkin-Chorizo Bow Ties image

Chicken sausage is such a convenient way to add flavor to healthy dishes. If your family doesn't like spicy food, skip the red pepper flakes and use a mild-flavored sausage. The pumpkin really stands out that way. -Sharon Ricci, Mendon, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 cups uncooked multigrain bow tie pasta
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked chorizo chicken sausage links or other spicy chicken sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 cup fat-free half-and-half
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook and stir for 4-6 minutes or until browned. Stir in half-and-half, pumpkin, cheese blend, garlic powder and pepper flakes; heat through., Drain pasta. Add to sausage mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 732mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 32g protein.