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Spicy Pumpkin Vodka Sausage Pasta
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Spicy Pumpkin Vodka Sausage Pasta

35 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • rigatoniGrains400 g
  • apple sausages (casings removed, broken into pieces)Meat400 g
  • shallot (finely chopped)Produce1 piece
  • butterDairy30 g
  • pumpkin pureePantry250 g
  • vodkaBeverages60 ml
  • crispy chilli oilPantry30 ml
  • parmesan (finely grated)Dairy60 g
  • fresh basil (leaves picked)Produce10 g
  • salt (for the pasta water)Spices5 g

per serving

Nutrition

596kcal

Carbs
80 g
Proteins
20 g
Fat
22 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Stockpot
  • Colander
  • Grater

step by step

Method

  1. Boil the pasta

    • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
    • Cook the rigatoni until al dente, then reserve some pasta water before draining.
    Step 1
  2. Fry the sausages

    • Break the apple sausages into pieces and fry them in a pan until golden and cooked through.
    Step 2
  3. Soften the shallot

    • Add the butter and chopped shallot to the pan and sauté until soft and fragrant.
    Step 3
  4. Build the sauce

    • Stir in the pumpkin puree and cook for a couple of minutes.
    • Pour in the vodka and let it cook off, stirring.
    Step 4
  5. Finish with pasta and seasonings

    • Add the crispy chilli oil, grated parmesan and a splash of pasta water.
    • Toss in the drained rigatoni and fresh basil.
    • Stir until the sauce is glossy, thick and coating the pasta.
    Step 5
  6. Serve

    • Plate the pasta and finish with extra parmesan and basil.
    Step 6