One Pot Pumpkin Pasta
This One Pot Pumpkin Pasta only dirties one dish and is fully of healthy and delicious ingredients. Whole wheat pasta, chicken apple sausage, spinach, and more are tossed in a creamy and cheesy pumpkin sauce!
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 361kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1 (12 oz) package chicken apple sausage sliced
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 3/4 cup skim milk
- 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
- 1 (12 oz) box whole wheat penne
- 4 cloves garlic minced or pressed
- 1 teaspoon salt + more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne
- 4 oz Spinach chopped or left whole
- 4 oz shredded white cheddar cheese about 1 cup that’s been loosely packed
- 1/4 cup shredded parmesan
- chopped pecans - use as a garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large stock pot over medium heat. Once hot add in olive oil and coat the pan.
- Add in the onion and sliced sausage.
- Saute for 5 minutes.
- Whisk in white wine, broth, milk, and pumpkin.
- Stir in penne, garlic, and spices.
- Stir to combine.
- Raise heat to high and bring to a simmer.
- Adjust heat, if necessary, and keep at a simmer for about 6-8 minutes or until the liquid has mostly absorbed and the noodles are al dente. Make sure to stir frequently.
- Once the noodles are al dente, remove from heat.
- Stir in parmesan, spinach, and white cheddar.
- Stir until the cheese has fully melted.
- Taste and season with salt, if necessary.
- Serve immediately with a garnish of chopped pecans.
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Nutrition
Calories: 361kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 1209mg | Potassium: 340mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 9995IU | Vitamin C: 14.4mg | Calcium: 204mg | Iron: 1.8mg