Cooking Instructions
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Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
Step 2
Brown the
Sweet Italian Sausage Links (455 g)
in a skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium high heat until the fat is rendered and the sausage is no longer pink. Transfer to a bowl and reserve.
Step 3
In the same skillet, add the
Onion (1/2)
,
Garlic (2 cloves)
, and
Bay Leaves (1 piece)
. Cook until the onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.
Step 4
Add the
Sage Leaves (4)
,
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (as needed)
,
Ground Cinnamon (1 pinch)
,
Ground Nutmeg (1 g)
,
Salt (to taste)
, and
Ground Black Pepper (to taste)
. Cook 1 more minute.
Step 5
Add the
Dry White Wine (120 mL)
and cook until reduced by half. The heat should remain to medium high. Add the
Vegetable Stock (240 mL)
and stir in the
100% Pumpkin Purée (1 can)
. Mix until everything is incorporated. The pumpkin will thicken the sauce.
Step 6
Stir in the sausage and transfer to a large bowl with the
Ziti Pasta (455 g)
. Mix until combined.
Step 7
Transfer back to your cast iron skillet (or a baking dish) and top with
Parmesan Cheese (20 g)
. Bake for 25-35 minutes until bubbly.
Step 8
Garnish with sage leaves and
Fresh Parsley (to taste)
.
