Pumpkin Baked Ziti

• 1 pound pasta ziti
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 pound sweet italian sausage
• 1 small yellow onion finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves finely minced
• 5 sage leaves fresh, finely minced
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg freshly
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 3/4 cup chicken stock preferably organic
• 14 1/2 ounces pumpkin puree
• kosher salt
• ground black pepper
• 1/3 pecorino romano cheese grated, plus extra for garnish

1. Step 1: Fill a large pot with water and place on the stove on high heat. Once boiling, generously salt the water and cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Step 2: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
3. Step 3: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the sausage and cook until golden brown and crisp. Remove from pan and allow to drain on a paper towel.
4. Step 4: Add the onions and garlic to the same pan. Allow to cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until onions appear translucent. Season the mixture with sage, nutmeg, cinnamon and red pepper flakes. Add the chicken stock and let reduce. Once about half of the liquid has evaporated, add the pumpkin puree and stir until all the ingredients are well incorporated. Season the sauce with salt and pepper, to taste. Add the sausage back in and stir.
5. Step 5: Place the pasta in a large casserole dish. Add the sauce on top and stir until the sauce is evenly distributed. Top the pasta with cheese and bake the ziti until golden brown and bubbly, about 20 to 30 minutes.

pasta, olive oil, sweet italian sausage, onion, garlic, sage, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, red pepper, chicken, pumpkin puree, kosher salt, ground black pepper, pecorino romano cheese

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Pumpkin-Baked-Ziti-1327775 (may not work)