Cooking Instructions
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Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
Step 2
Brown the
Sweet Italian Sausages (1 lb)
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 (1/4 tsp)
,
Ground Cinnamon (1 pinch)
,
Ground Nutmeg (1/2 tsp)
,
Salt (to taste)
, and
Ground Black Pepper (to taste)
. Cook 1 more minute.
Step 5
Add the
Dry White Wine (1/2 cup)
and cook until reduced by half. The heat should remain to medium high. Add the
Vegetable Stock (1 cup)
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 (1 lb)
. Mix until combined.
Step 7
Transfer back to your cast iron skillet (or a baking dish) and top with
Parmesan Cheese (1/4 cup)
. Bake for 25-35 minutes until bubbly.
Step 8
Garnish with sage leaves and
Fresh Parsley (to taste)
.
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