Pasta in a Pumpkin Sauce

(from elchallis’s recipe box)

Serves 4 people

Categories: Entree, Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 8 to 10 ounces multigrain angel-hair pasta, such as Barilla brand
  • 1 medium shallot
  • 3 medium cloves garlic
  • 2 sprigs sage leaves
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3/4 cup canned unsweetened pumpkin puree
  • 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup low-fat milk
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions (6 to 7 minutes).

  2. Meanwhile, mince the shallot and garlic; finely chop the sage.

  3. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallot and garlic; cook for 3 minutes, stirring, until they have softened. Add the pumpkin puree, chicken broth, milk and half of the sage. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce is slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste; keep warm on the lowest setting.

  4. Drain the pasta and add to the sauce, then add 2 tablespoons of the cheese and mix well. Divide among individual plates and sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of cheese and the remaining sage.

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