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Pumpkin-Chorizo Bow Ties

Name: Pumpkin-Chorizo Bow Ties
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 3 cups uncooked multigrain bow tie pasta; 1 teaspoon canola oil; 1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked chorizo chicken sausage links or other spicy chicken sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices; 1 cup fat-free half-and-half; 1 cup canned pumpkin; 1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro

2 reviews

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Nov. 06, 2022

Chicken sausage is a convenient way to add flavor to healthy dishes. If your family doesn't like spicy food, skip the red pepper flakes and use a milder sausage. The pumpkin really stands out that way. —Sharon Ricci, Mendon, New York

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Ingredients

3 cups uncooked multigrain bow tie pasta
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked chorizo chicken sausage links or other spicy chicken sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 cup fat-free half-and-half
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook and stir for 4-6 minutes or until browned. Stir in half-and-half, pumpkin, cheese blend, garlic powder and pepper flakes; heat through.
Drain pasta. Add to sausage mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 506 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 732mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 6g fiber), 32g protein.

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