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Creamy Pumpkin Pasta

 

This dish is mild and warming...
 

1 small 

 

onion, finely chopped

 

2 cloves 

 

garlic, minced

 

2 Tbs 

 

butter

 

2 cups 

 

canned pure pumpkin puree

 

2 cups 

 

canned chicken broth

 

¼ cup 

 

heavy whipping cream

 

½ cup 

 

sour cream

 

¼ tsp 

 

ground nutmeg

 

1 tsp 

 

salt

 

¼ tsp 

 

white pepper

 

2 Tbs 

 

fresh parsley, minced

 

¼ cup 

 

Romano cheese, shredded

 

1 lb 

 

penne or rotini pasta

 

 

 

toasted pumpkin seeds for garnish, optional

 

 

1

In a large skillet, sauté the onion and garlic in butter, over medium heat, until soft, not brown.

2

Whisk in the pumpkin, broth creams and seasonings to taste.

3

Simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4

Meanwhile, boil the pasta in salted water until al dente.

5

Drain pasta and stir into pumpkin, simmering 2-3 minutes more until thick.

6

Stir in parsley and garnish with Romano, more parsley and pumpkin seeds, if desired.

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