Ingredients

  • 3 cups uncooked gemelli
  • spiral pasta (about 12 ounces)
  • 1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked chorizo chicken sausage links
  • flavor of choice, sliced
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin
  • 1 cup half-and-half cream
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1-1/2 cups shredded Manchego or Monterey Jack cheese
  • Minced fresh cilantro, optional

Method

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup pasta water.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute sausage over medium heat until lightly browned; reduce heat to medium-low. Add pumpkin, cream, salt and pepper; cook and stir until heated through. Toss with pasta and enough pasta water to moisten; stir in cheese. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro.