Fall Pasta Al Forno (Pumpkin, Leek, Sausage & Sage)
Serves 620 mins prep40 mins cook
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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What you need
cup shredded mozzarella
cup pasta water

lb italian sausage

lb short pasta

tsp fresh sage

tbsp tomato paste

tbsp unsalted butter
cup pumpkin puree

clove garlic clove

tbsp olive oil
tsp salt

cup heavy cream
cup parmigiano reggiano cheese
Instructions
0 Cook pasta until just shy of al dente; reserve pasta water and drain. 1 Melt butter with olive oil and brown until nutty. 2 Add leeks and cook until soft. 3 Add garlic and sage; cook briefly. Add sausage and brown. 4 Stir in tomato paste; cook 1–2 minutes. 5 Add pumpkin and cream; stir until creamy. Loosen with pasta water. 6 Add pasta and half the cheese; toss to coat. 7 Transfer to baking dish; top with remaining cheese. 8 Bake at 400°F for 20–25 minutes. 9 Rest 5–10 minutes before serving.View original recipe

