Description
Sausage Apple Pumpkin Ragu is an autumn-inspired dish that perfectly balances savory sausage, sweet apples, and rich pumpkin. This comforting ragu is ideal for chilly evenings, enveloping you in a warm embrace of flavor. With its vibrant colors and enticing aroma, it’s sure to be a hit at family dinners or holiday gatherings. Easy to prepare and endlessly adaptable, this dish transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (or chicken/turkey sausage)
- 2 cups diced pumpkin (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup diced tart apple (Granny Smith recommended)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh sage (or thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the sausage; cook until browned.
- Stir in diced pumpkin and apple; cook until softened.
- Pour in chicken broth and add herbs, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until thickened.
- Adjust seasoning as needed before serving over pasta or with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stewing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg