Creamy Pumpkin and Sausage Casserole
Savor the comforting flavors of fall with this Creamy Pumpkin and Sausage Casserole. This one-pan wonder features savory ground turkey sausage, rich pumpkin puree, and a delightful blend of spices, making it an ideal dish for gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. Baked to golden perfection, it’s creamy, hearty, and sure to please everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground turkey sausage
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups cooked pasta (penne or rotini)
- 2 tsp pumpkin spice blend
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground turkey sausage for about five minutes.
- Add chopped onions and sauté until soft (about three minutes). Stir in minced garlic for one minute until fragrant.
- Mix in pumpkin puree, chicken broth, and softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Fold in cooked pasta and pumpkin spice blend; mix well.
- Transfer to the baking dish and evenly spread the mixture. Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg