Keto Pumpkin Pasta Sauce With Sausage
If you’re in search of a comforting yet healthy meal, look no further than this Keto Pumpkin Pasta Sauce with Sausage. This creamy, flavorful sauce effortlessly combines pumpkin’s rich sweetness with savory ground sausage, creating a dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Packed with nutrients from fresh spinach and ready in just 30 minutes, it transforms simple noodles into a hearty dinner that everyone will love. Whether you’re following a keto lifestyle or simply looking for a wholesome meal option, this recipe is sure to become a favorite at your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- Ground turkey or chicken
- Fresh spinach
- Butter
- Minced garlic
- Heavy whipping cream or coconut cream for dairy-free
- Pumpkin puree
- Chicken broth
- Grated Parmesan cheese or dairy-free alternative
- Italian seasoning
- Palmini lingini noodles or zucchini noodles
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground turkey or chicken until fully cooked. Drain excess grease and set aside.
- Lower the heat and sauté minced garlic in butter until fragrant.
- Add heavy whipping cream, chicken broth, and pumpkin puree. Stir to combine.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; let simmer until thickened.
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted, then mix in grated Parmesan cheese and return the meat to the skillet.
- Serve over heated Palmini noodles or your preferred pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg