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One Pot Pumpkin Pasta Recipe

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This One Pot Pumpkin Pasta is a cozy, nutritious, and delicious kid-approved dinner featuring whole wheat pasta, chicken sausage, and veggies all coated in a creamy, cheesy pumpkin sauce. Perfect for an easy fall meal that combines savory and slightly sweet flavors in a single pot for minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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Pantry

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ cup dry white wine (or more chicken broth as substitute)
  • 3 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • ¾ cup skim milk or milk/cream of choice
  • 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
  • 1 (12 oz) box whole wheat penne or pasta of choice
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne
  • ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese

Produce

  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 (5 oz) bag spinach, roughly chopped

Meat

  • 1 (12 oz) package fully cooked chicken apple sausage, sliced

Dairy

  • 1 cup freshly shredded white cheddar cheese (about 1/2 block or 8 oz)

Optional garnish

  • Roasted, salted pecans chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil and sauté onion and sausage: Heat a large stockpot over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the diced yellow onion and sliced chicken apple sausage; sauté for 5 to 10 minutes until the onion becomes tender and the sausage is browned.
  2. Add liquids and pumpkin puree: Whisk in the dry white wine (or additional broth), chicken broth, skim milk, and pumpkin puree until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  3. Combine pasta and seasonings: Stir in the whole wheat penne, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper, ensuring everything is evenly distributed.
  4. Simmer the pasta: Raise the heat to medium-high or high to bring the mixture to a simmer. Stir occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
  5. Cook until noodles are al dente: Once simmering, lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes until most of the liquid is absorbed and the pasta is al dente, stirring frequently to avoid sticking.
  6. Finish with greens and cheese: Remove the pot from heat. Stir in the chopped spinach, shredded white cheddar, and shredded parmesan cheese until the cheeses melt completely and the spinach wilts.
  7. Season and serve: Taste the pasta and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped roasted, salted pecans if desired for added texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Cooking time may vary depending on the type and shape of pasta used.
  • If the mixture becomes too thick before the pasta is cooked through, stir in additional broth to loosen.
  • If the pasta is done but the sauce is too liquid, drain some excess liquid as the sauce will thicken after adding cheese and resting briefly off heat.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze for 1-2 months. Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop after thawing.

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