PUMPKIN SAGE PASTA

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Categories     Pasta     Low Carb

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tblspn extra-virgin olive oil (divided)
1 lb. bulk sweet Italian saugage
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 bay leaf, fresh or dried
4-6 sprigs sage leaves, cut into chiffonade, about 2 tablespoons
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/8 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
Coarse salt and black pepper
1 lb. penne rigate, cooked al dente
Romano or Parmigiano

Steps:

  • preparation Heat a large, deep, non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pan and brown the sausage. Transfer sausage to paper towel-lined plate. Drain fat from skillet and return pan to the stove. Add remaininig tablespoon oil, then the garlic and onion. Saute 3-5 minutes until the onions are tender. Add bay leaf, sage, and wine to the pan. Reduce wine by half, about 2 minutes. Add stock and pumpkin, and stir to combine, until it comes to a bubble. Return sausage to pan, reduce heat and stir in cream. Season the sauce with cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste. Simmer mixture 5-10 minutes to thicken. Return drained pasta to the pot you cooked in. Remove bay leaf from sauce and pour over pasta. Toss over low heat for 1 minutes. Garnish with shaved cheese and sage leaves.

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