Suzi's Pumpkin Sausage Pasta

Suzi's Pumpkin Sausage Pasta
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 348.7
  • Total Fat: 11.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 30.2 mg
  • Sodium: 1,085.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 53.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 9.5 g
  • Protein: 17.1 g

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Introduction

This is a Fall favorite dish in our household. I make it at least 3-4 times in the October-Dec time frame. The red pepper flakes give it a little heat and cut the sweetness of the spices. This is a Fall favorite dish in our household. I make it at least 3-4 times in the October-Dec time frame. The red pepper flakes give it a little heat and cut the sweetness of the spices.
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    1 box Whole Wheat Pasta
    1 pound Reduced Fat Pork Sausage (or any other ground sausage you like)
    1 can Pumpkin Puree (2.75 cups)
    1/2 cup Fat Free Half & Half
    All spices - to taste
    Salt
    Cinnamon
    Nutmeg
    Allspice
    Ginger
    Red Pepper Flakes

Directions

Boil the pasta as directed on the box

Brown the sausage in a dry pan (no oil needed)
Turn the heat down to low
Add the pumpkin, half and half and spices and let it simmer on low until the pasta is done.

Drain pasta
Combine pasta and sauce in a big bowl.
Add a little bit of parmesan cheese (if desired) and enjoy with a nice salad on the side.

Serving Size: Makes 6 1-cup servings

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BRON42.