Pumpkin-Chorizo Bow Ties

By Janes_kitchen

Ingredients

• 3 cups uncooked multigrain bow tie pasta
• 1 teaspoon canola oil
• 1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked chorizo chicken sausage or other spicy chicken sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 1 cup fat-free half-and-half
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro

Details

Cooking time 25mins

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage 4-6 minutes or until browned. Stir in half-and-half, pumpkin, cheese blend, garlic powder and pepper flakes; heat through.
Drain pasta. Add to sausage mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cilantro. Yield: 4 servings.