Fall Pasta Al Forno (Pumpkin, Leek, Sausage & Sage)
Serves 6
20 mins prep
40 mins cook
60 mins total
A cozy fall pasta bake made with sweet leeks, savory sausage, pumpkin purée, brown butter, and sage, tossed with mozzarella and Parmigiano and baked until bubbling and golden.
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Cook pasta until just shy of al dente; reserve pasta water and drain.
Melt butter with olive oil and brown until nutty.
Add leeks and cook until soft.
Add garlic and sage; cook briefly. Add sausage and brown.
Stir in tomato paste; cook 1–2 minutes.
Add pumpkin and cream; stir until creamy. Loosen with pasta water.
Add pasta and half the cheese; toss to coat.
Transfer to baking dish; top with remaining cheese.
Bake at 400°F for 20–25 minutes.
Rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
