On Mon, 22 Sep 2014 19:21:12 -0700, koko > wrote:

>On Mon, 22 Sep 2014 19:21:24 -0500, Tara >
>wrote:
>
>>I'd like to serve a protein with the below recipe. I'm thinking keep it
>>simple - just some nice Italian sausage. Any other ideas? Thanks.
>>
>>http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/f...-with-pumpkin-
>>alfredo-sauce-recipe.html
>>
>>http://tinyurl.com/m6fm7jv
>
>Personally, I think the Italian sausage would be a bit much for this.
>You already have a rich, creamy, pumpkin sauce not to mention the
>cheese. I'd serve a lightly dressed green salad, and some crusty
>bread. If you really feel you need some meat, how about some curls of
>prosciutto on the salad, or alongside the bread.

That would be okay, aside from the bread, IMO. It's already carby
enough as it is.