Ingredients
3 cups uncooked gemelli or spiral pasta (about 12 ounces)1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked chorizo chicken sausage links or flavor of choice, sliced1 cup canned pumpkin1 cup half-and-half cream3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 cups shredded Manchego or Monterey Jack cheeseMinced fresh cilantro, optional
Preparation
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.
