Updated: 10/20/2006

TV Morning Show 10/20/2006

Pumpkin Alfredo with Smoked Sausage and Pierogies

2 tablespoons butter

½ cup diced onion

½ cup diced celery

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup diced smoked sausage

½ cup pumpkin puree

2 cups heavy cream

¼ cup shredded asiago cheese

¼ cup grated parmesan cheese

8 potato and cheese stuffed pierogies, cooked and kept warm

chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

In a four-quart saucepan, add the first three ingredients. On medium high heat, sauté until onion begins to wilt. Add the garlic and sausage and cook two to three minutes. Add the pumpkin and stir until blended with the other ingredients. Add the cream and both cheeses. Continue to cook until sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Serve sauce over warm pierogies and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.