This rich and creamy spicy sausage pumpkin pasta sauce from Nutmeg Nanny is the epitome of fall comfort food with spicy Italian sausage, canned pumpkin, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and spinach. To top it all off, a sprinkle of red pepper flakes makes it extra spicy and ties all the flavors together. Serve this decadent autumn sauce over the pasta of your choice–butternut squash-stuffed ravioli would take this pumpkin sauce over the top!

If you’ve been wanting to try seasonal pumpkin flavors in a savory dish, this is the recipe for you. The sausage pairs really well with pumpkin, and the heavy cream and chicken stock help all the flavors to marry. See, pumpkin is not just meant for sweet desserts! It’s so good in dinner and lunch recipes, too.

Get this spicy sausage pumpkin pasta sauce recipe over at Nutmeg Nanny. With a handful of simple ingredients, it’s an easy way to get your fill of nutrients–and the kids will love it, too. Pumpkin is loaded with vitamin A, vitamin C, and potassium. So eat up!