Pumpkin Sausage Rigatoni

The start of October meant that I cracked open my first of probably many cans of pumpkin puree this season. I skipped the pie though and went for something savory and satisfying. This pumpkin sausage rigatoni was just the ticket for a flavorful and comforting dinner this week. Best of all it was so simple and quick to make!

Lots of aromatics, savory sausage and seasoning kept the pumpkin sausage rigatoni from being too sweet. The fresh sage really complimented the sausage so gorgeously as it browned!
Lots of aromatics, savory ground Italian sausage and seasoning kept the pumpkin sausage rigatoni from being too sweet. The fresh sage really complimented the sausage so gorgeously as it browned! It was the perfect, flavorful base for the sauce.
The rest of the sauce for the pumpkin sausage rigatoni was an incredible mixture of my beloved pumpkin puree, apple cider and almond milk. The apple cider really worked with the pumpkin puree and also brought out the sausage more. There is something so magical about the way apple compliments pork. I let the sauce simmer for 15 minutes to develop flavor.
The rest of the sauce for the pumpkin sausage rigatoni was an incredible mixture of my beloved pumpkin puree, apple cider and almond milk. The apple cider really worked with the pumpkin puree and also brought out the sausage more. There is something so magical about the way apple compliments pork. I let the sauce simmer for 15 minutes to develop flavor.
While the sauce simmered, I boiled a pound of rigatoni in another large pot of salty water. It took about 8 minutes to get perfectly tender. Then I just tossed it with the sauce, and the pumpkin sausage rigatoni was done!
While the sauce simmered, I boiled a pound of rigatoni in another large pot of salty water. It took 8 minutes to get perfectly tender. Then I just tossed it with the sauce to finish the pumpkin sausage rigatoni! It only took 30 minutes from start to finish.

Oh my goodness, this dish was pure autumn in pasta form. The sauce was so creamy from the pumpkin puree and almond milk. The flavorful sausage cut right through it with the tender rigatoni absorbing it all. I loved how it combined my obsessions with both pasta and anything pumpkin. It was fantastic comfort food on these dreary, rainy nights here. Hope you all enjoy this simple, amazing dinner!

Pumpkin Sausage Rigatoni
Pumpkin Sausage Rigatoni
5 from 1 vote
Pumpkin Sausage Rigatoni
Pumpkin Sausage Rigatoni
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

This pumpkin sausage rigatoni is such an amazing, flavorful fall inspired pasta dinner. It also comes together easily in 30 minutes!

Course: Main Course
Keyword: Pasta, Pumpkin, Pumpkin Sausage Rigatoni
Servings: 6
Calories: 592 kcal
Author: Jeanie and Lulu's Kitchen
Ingredients
  • 1 dash olive oil
  • 1 whole onion diced small
  • 1/4 cup fresh sage finely chopped, plus extra for garnish
  • 1 pound ground sweet Italian sausage
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper
  • 1 can pumpkin puree 29 ounce size
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 3/4 cup almond milk
  • 1 pound rigatoni
Instructions
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet with deep sides over medium high heat. Add the onion and sage and let them get fragrant for a minute. Then brown the sausage with the onion and sage, breaking it up as it cooks. Season the mixture with the salt, pumpkin pie spice and crushed red pepper as it cooks too. Then pour in the pumpkin puree, apple cider and milk. Give the sauce a good stir and let it come to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to low and let it all simmer together for 15 minutes.
  2. While the sauce cooks, get a large pot of water on the stove and bring it to a boil. Salt it generously, then cook the rigatoni in it just until tender for about 8-10 minutes. The sauce should be ready by this point. Drain the pasta and transfer it to the sauce. Toss it all together well and take the pan off of the heat. Scoop the pasta into bowls and serve immediately with extra fresh sage on top for garnish!
Nutrition Facts
Pumpkin Sausage Rigatoni
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 592 Calories from Fat 179
% Daily Value*
Fat 19.9g31%
Saturated Fat 6.7g42%
Cholesterol 54mg18%
Sodium 872mg38%
Potassium 374mg11%
Carbohydrates 76.9g26%
Fiber 7.6g32%
Sugar 14.6g16%
Protein 25.3g51%
Calcium 70mg7%
Iron 6.1mg34%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Pumpkin Sausage Rigatoni
Pumpkin Sausage Rigatoni

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