Gourmet Halloween with Sausages from Macelleria Savigni: Two Haunted Recipes with Pumpkin

October is the month in which autumn envelops our table with warm and intense flavors, what better occasion than Halloween to experiment in the kitchen with seasonal ingredients and the fine sausages of Macelleria Savigni? Today we propose two recipes that combine the sweetness of pumpkin with the intensity and quality of our sausages, perfect for a dinner that will leave your guests speechless.

1. Pumpkin and Cinta Senese Sausage Lasagna: The Perfect Halloween Comfort Food

Cinta Senese sausage is one of the excellences that we produce with great care, obtained from pigs raised in the mountains and characterized by an intense and rich flavor, but at the same time soft and enveloping. For Halloween, we propose a lasagna with autumnal tones, in which the sweetness of the pumpkin marries perfectly with the flavor of our sausage .

Ingredients:

• 300g of Cinta Senese sausage

• 500g pumpkin

• 300 ml of vegetable broth

• 250g ricotta

• 100g grated parmesan cheese

• 200g mozzarella

• 250g fresh lasagna pasta

• 1 clove of garlic

• Extra virgin olive oil

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Fresh rosemary

1. Dice the pumpkin and cook it in a pan with a drizzle of oil, garlic and rosemary, until it becomes soft. Remove the rosemary and garlic, then blend the pumpkin with a fork until you obtain a puree, adding some vegetable broth to make it more liquid.

2. In another pan, brown the crumbled Cinta Senese sausage until golden brown. The meat will remain juicy and tasty, thanks to the quality of the cut.

3. Mix the pumpkin puree with the ricotta and half of the parmesan, season with salt and pepper.

4. Assemble the lasagna by alternating layers of pasta, pumpkin cream, sausage and mozzarella.

5. Finish with a final layer of pasta, sprinkle with the remaining parmesan and bake at 180°C for about 30 minutes, until the surface is golden.

6. Let the lasagna rest for a few minutes before serving, to give the flavors time to blend. The result will be a creamy, tasty dish that is perfect for Halloween!

2. Pumpkin and Sambucana Sausage Meatballs: The Light Idea to Amaze

Sambucana sausage is less fatty than Cinta Senese sausage, while maintaining a strong and deep flavor. For Halloween, we propose pumpkin and Sambucana sausage meatballs , a light but flavorful combination, ideal as an appetizer or main course.

Ingredients:

• 300g of Sambucana sausage

• 400g pumpkin

• 1 egg

• 50g of breadcrumbs

• 50g grated parmesan cheese

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Extra virgin olive oil

• Sage and rosemary for garnish

  Procedure:

1. Cook the pumpkin cubes in the oven or steam until soft. Once cooked, mash it with a fork until you get a smooth puree.

2. In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, crumbled Sambucana sausage, egg, parmesan and breadcrumbs. Mix well until the mixture is compact.

3. Form small meatballs with your hands and place them on a baking tray covered with baking paper.

4. Drizzle the meatballs with extra virgin olive oil and bake at 180°C for about 20 minutes, turning them halfway through cooking to brown them evenly.

5. Serve the meatballs hot, garnished with fried sage leaves or rosemary. These meatballs are perfect as a finger food or as a main course, accompanied by a side of grilled vegetables or a fresh autumn salad.

Whether you are looking for a rich and enveloping dish like the pumpkin and Cinta Senese sausage lasagna or something lighter like the pumpkin and Sambucana sausage meatballs, Macelleria Savigni offers you only the best of our artisanal meats. Let yourself be inspired by the flavors of autumn and make your Halloween an unforgettable gastronomic experience !