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chicken sausage and penne in a pumpkin cream sauce

Chicken Sausage and Penne in a Pumpkin Cream Sauce

Meghan
Pasta in a creamy pumpkin sauce with chicken sausage and fresh spinach.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 6 ounces penne pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 garlic clove, grated (or more to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
  • 3 sliced chicken sausage links (such as apple from Trader Joes)
  • 3/4 cup 1% low fat cottage cheese
  • 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
  • 3/4 cup skim milk
  • 5 ounces baby spinach (roughly chopped)
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add onions and cook for about 15-20 minutes, until softened and beginning to caramelize. Add garlic, sage, and chicken sausage; continue to saute.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. In a small food processor or blender, combine pumpkin, cottage cheese, and milk. Blend until smooth. Add to sausage mixture in the skillet and continue to cook over low heat. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
  • Drain pasta and add to sausage mixture with the baby spinach. Toss together until the spinach is wilted. Raise heat if necessary to melt any remaining bits of cottage cheese, while continuing to stir until creamy. Top with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Notes

Source: Adapted from Cara's Cravings
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Keyword chicken sausage, main dish, Pasta