Chorizo Pumpkin Pasta

Name: Chorizo Pumpkin Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 3 cups uncooked gemelli or spiral pasta (about 12 ounces); 1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked chorizo chicken sausage links or flavor of choice, sliced; 1 cup canned pumpkin; 1 cup half-and-half cream; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1-1/2 cups shredded Manchego or Monterey Jack cheese; Minced fresh cilantro, optional

I’m a busy student, and this spicy-sweet pasta makes a perfect quick dinner. Even better, it works on a bigger scale to feed a bunch of friends. —Christine Yang, Syracuse, New York

Ingredients

3 cups uncooked gemelli or spiral pasta (about 12 ounces)
1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked chorizo chicken sausage links or flavor of choice, sliced
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 cup half-and-half cream
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups shredded Manchego or Monterey Jack cheese
Minced fresh cilantro, optional

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup pasta water.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute sausage over medium heat until lightly browned; reduce heat to medium-low. Add pumpkin, cream, salt and pepper; cook and stir until heated through. Toss with pasta and enough pasta water to moisten; stir in cheese. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/3 cups: 471 calories, 20g fat (11g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 847mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein.

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angela32

Dec 18, 2019

I loved this, but it was not a hit with everyone. You need to like pumpkin in a savory manner, because you can taste it. That being said, I loved it and will make again but just for me ;)
Diana

Nov 17, 2018

I just made this tonight and it was absolutely delicious. I used 16 ounces of pasta (a box) so I added a little more of the ingredients. I used Monterey jack cheese too. It was incredibly tasty and filling.
kmarshny

Oct 23, 2017

My family really enjoyed this recipe. I added one large finely chopped onion when browning the sausage. This is a winner.
jbruizer

Oct 18, 2016

Very good! My son gobbled it right up! Easy and quick. Thanks for the recipe!