Pumpkin Sage Pasta

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 lb cooked penne (mini or regular)
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 lb ground sausage
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/2 cup dry wine
• 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 10 leaves sage, cut into thin slivers or 1 -2 teaspoon dried sage
• 1/4 teaspoon clove
• 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
• 1 cup romano cheese or 1 cup asiago cheese, shredded
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper (to taste)
• 1 bunch chives, chopped

Recipe

• 1 heat a medium, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
• 2 add extra virgin olive oil and brown the sausage, breaking it up.
• 3 transfer sausage to a paper towel-lined plate, and add the onion and garlic to the pan. cook over moderate heat until tender but not brown.
• 4 add the wine and return the sausage to the skillet, continue to cook a couple of minutes.
• 5 add the chicken stock, heavy cream, sage, cloves, and pumpkin. bring up to a bubble and simmer until thick, a couple of minutes.
• 6 add the pasta and cheese tossing to coat the pasta with the sauce.
• 7 add salt and pepper to taste.
• 8 serve and garnish with a sprinkle of chives.