Fusilli with Pumpkin and Sausage
User Reviews
5.0
51 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
5
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Calories
638 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Fusilli with Pumpkin and Sausage
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A quick and easy pasta dish with pumpkin, sausage and tomatoes that is as delicious as it is nutritious.
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Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 ½ cups pumpkin cubed- ¼" just a bit bigger than ½ cm
- 3 Italian sausages mild or spicy
- 8 oz whole tomatoes chopped or tomato puree (good quality from Europe)
- 5 oz water
- ⅛ tsp sea salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 16 oz fusilli or any short shape you desire (good quality brand)
- 2 tsp chopped parsley as a garnish if desired
- 2 tsp Parmigiano Reggiano cheese shaved or Pecorino cheese (if desired)
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Instructions
Make the sauce:
- Add the peeled and smashed garlic (hit it with the flat side of a knife) to a frying pan with the extra virgin olive oil, then add the diced pumpkin and skinned sausages.
- Use a wooden spoon to chop the sausage into small pieces as it cooks.
- Let them brown for about 5 minutes and then add salt, black pepper, and the chopped tomatoes, and the water, and simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Taste, and adjust the seasonings if needed.
Cook the fusilli:
- Cook the pasta in large pot with a plentiful amount of salted water. You can start the pasta cooking when the sauce has about 10 minutes left to save time.
- When the pasta is al dente (still a little hard when you bit into it) drain with a slotted spoon and add directly to the frying pan with the sauce.
- Toss the pasta with the sauce and serve immediately. You can sprinkle some chopped parsley and Parmigiano or Pecorino cheese, if you desire.
Notes
- Always use fresh, quality ingredients for the best results.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1
Calories
638kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
73g
(24%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Cholesterol
51mg
(17%)
Sodium
623mg
(26%)
Potassium
584mg
(17%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
3017IU
(60%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
58mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 638 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 638kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 73g | 24% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 623mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 584mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 3017IU | 60% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
51 reviews
Excellent
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