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Pumpkin and Sausage Pasta Bake

Pasta tossed with a delicious savory pumpkin sauce and mixed with sausage and vegetables.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. Italian sausage
  • 1/2 c. chopped onion
  • 1/2 c. chopped green pepper
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoons red pepper
  • 1 c. pure pumpkin
  • 1/2 c. chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1/4 c. low fat milk
  • 8 oz. penne pasta
  • 1 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons parsley
  • 1/4 c. mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 c. Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Spray an 11 x 7 pan with cooking spray and set aside.
  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions and keep warm.
  • Cook the sausage in a large skillet until brown.  Remove from the skillet and drain over paper towels. 
  • Using a small amount of the sausage fat, saute the onion, green pepper, garlic, and red pepper for 5 minutes.  Stir in the pumpkin and oregano.  Add in the salt.   Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the milk and sausage and simmer until the sauce thickens.  Remove from heat and add past and parsley.  Pour into the baking pan.
  • Top with mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.  Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

Notes

Recipe adapted from I Was Born to Cook