Creamy Pumpkin Penne With Sage And Toasted Pecans Recipe

Name: Creamy Pumpkin Penne With Sage And Toasted Pecans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb penne, cooked according to package directions; 1/2 cup toasted pecans, roughly chopped; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh sage; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, roughly chopped; 4 -6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (14 ounce) can organic pumpkin; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 cups milk; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (or to taste, i liked mine with a kick!); 1/2 - 1 cup parmesan cheese; salt; fresh ground pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb penne, cooked according to package directions
1/2 cup toasted pecans, roughly chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, roughly chopped
4 -6 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 ounce) can organic pumpkin
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cayenne (or to taste, i liked mine with a kick!)
1/2 - 1 cup parmesan cheese
salt
fresh ground pepper

1
To make the Pumpkin Cream Sauce: In a large skillet, heat oil and saute onions until soft. Add garlic and let cook a few more minutes. Remove from heat. In a blender, puree the onion mixture, pumpkin, tomato paste, milk, nutmeg, and cayenne until smooth.
2
Pour into a pot and heat. Add generous amounts of salt and pepper. Stir in Parmesan until melted.
3
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook according to package directions. Drain and return to pot.
4
To assemble the pasta: Toss hot pasta with Pumpkin Cream Sauce (there might be extra sauce), toasted pecans and fresh sage. Dig in!

450

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb penne, cooked according to package directions, 1/2 cup toasted pecans, roughly chopped, 3 tablespoons chopped fresh sage, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Creamy Pumpkin Penne With Sage And Toasted Pecans falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Pumpkin Penne With Sage And Toasted Pecans

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