Legume flour grains with sausage and pumpkin in beer

I can guide you in preparing a flavorful dish that combines legume flour grains with sausage and pumpkin in beer. This recipe is a fusion of rustic flavors and comforting ingredients, ideal for a fall or winter dinner.

Ingredients

• 250g of legume flour grains (e.g., chickpea or lentil gnocchetti)
• 200g of sausage
• 300g of pumpkin (already cleaned and cut into cubes)
• 1 onion
• 1 clove of garlic
• 250ml of light beer
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh rosemary (optional)
• Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Preparation

1. Begin by sautéing the finely chopped onion in a large pan with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Add the chopped garlic or leave it whole, as you prefer.
2. Cut the sausage into rounds or crumble it, according to your preference, and add it to the pan. Brown the sausage well.
3. Add the pumpkin cubes and let them flavor with the sausage and the sauté for a few minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
4. Deglaze with the light beer and let the alcohol evaporate over high heat for a couple of minutes.
5. Lower the flame, cover the pan, and let it cook slowly until the pumpkin is tender, about 15-20 minutes. If the mixture dries out too much, add some water or vegetable broth.
6. Meanwhile, cook the legume flour grains in abundant salted water following the instructions on the package. Legume flour grains usually have short cooking times, so check often.
7. Once cooked, drain the grains, saving some of the cooking water, and add them to the pan with the pumpkin and sausage sauce. Mix well to blend the flavors, adding some cooking water if necessary to reach the desired creaminess.
8. Plate everything and, if you like, add a touch of freshness with some chopped fresh rosemary and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.

Curiosity

The combination of legumes and pumpkin is widely used in various Italian regional cuisines for its nutritional balance and the contrast between sweetness and savoriness. The beer, moreover, adds a particular flavor note and a certain body to the dish, resulting in an aromatically complex and intriguing preparation.