Creamy Pumpkin Penne
- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
8 oz penne pasta4 tsp olive oil1 large onion, thinly sliced4 cloves of garlic, mincedabout 4T chopped fresh sage, or 1.5 T dried sage4 links cooked chicken sausage, sliced, or 1 turkey kielbasa, sliced 1 cup low fat cottage cheese (1% milk fat)1 cup pumpkin puree1 cup nonfat milkpinch of nutmeg10oz torn spinach, thick stems removedgrated parmesan or pecorino romano cheese, optional (not included in nutritional information)
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add onions and cook gently for about 10-15minutes, until softened and beginning to caramelize. Add garlic, sage, and chicken sausage; continue to saute.
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions.
In a blender, combine combine pumpkin, cottage cheese, and milk. Blend until no lumps are present. Add to sausage mixture in skillet and continue to cook over low heat. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg.
Drain pasta and return to pot over low heat. Add sausage mixture and baby spinach, and toss together. Cover for a few minutes to let the spinach wilt. Serve with parmesan cheese, if desired.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FAVDTR2.
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions.
In a blender, combine combine pumpkin, cottage cheese, and milk. Blend until no lumps are present. Add to sausage mixture in skillet and continue to cook over low heat. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg.
Drain pasta and return to pot over low heat. Add sausage mixture and baby spinach, and toss together. Cover for a few minutes to let the spinach wilt. Serve with parmesan cheese, if desired.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FAVDTR2.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 446.2
- Total Fat: 13.2 g
- Cholesterol: 43.5 mg
- Sodium: 869.0 mg
- Total Carbs: 61.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 10.6 g
- Protein: 27.3 g
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