Creamy Pumpkin Pasta with Chicken (or Italian Sausage)

Cooking instructions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
2. Meanwhile, in a large, deep skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces. Cook, stirring occasionally until chicken begins to brown and is cooked through. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, saute the onions until they are soft. Add the garlic to the pan and cook an additional 1-2 minutes. Whisk in the pumpkin, chicken stock, Shamrock Farm Heavy Whipping Cream, nutmeg and salt. Allow the mixture to simmer until slightly thickened, about 10-12 minutes.
4. Stir the cooked and drained pasta, along with the reserved chicken, into the creamy pumpkin sauce. Sprinkle with cheese. Cook and stir until cheese is melted, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
5. To serve, top individual servings with chopped parsley, if desired.
6. Note: Italian sausage may be substituted for the chicken. Remove casings (if applicable), cook and crumble sausage until no longer pink. Drain if necessary. Proceed with recipe as directed, substituting sausage for the chicken.