Penne-Wise Pumpkin Pasta Recipe

Name: Penne-Wise Pumpkin Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salt; 1 pound whole-wheat penne pasta; 2 tablespoons EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil); 3 shallots, finely chopped; 3 to 4 garlic cloves, grated; 2 cups chicken stock; 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree; ½ cup cream; 1 teaspoon hot sauce, or to taste; Freshly grated or ground nutmeg; 2 pinches of ground cinnamon; Freshly ground black pepper; 7 to 8 fresh sage leaves, thinly sliced; Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Servings: persons

Salt
1 pound whole-wheat penne pasta
2 tablespoons EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil)
3 shallots, finely chopped
3 to 4 garlic cloves, grated
2 cups chicken stock
1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
½ cup cream
1 teaspoon hot sauce, or to taste
Freshly grated or ground nutmeg
2 pinches of ground cinnamon
Freshly ground black pepper
7 to 8 fresh sage leaves, thinly sliced
Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat for the pasta.
2
Add salt and the pasta and cook al dente, reserving 12 cup of the starchy pasta water.
3
In a large skillet, heat the EVOO, twice around the pan, over medium heat.
4
Add the shallots and garlic to the pan and saute for 3 minutes.
5
Stir in the chicken stock, pumpkin, and cream, then season the sauce with the hot sauce, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
6
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 to 6 minutes longer to thicken.
7
Add a little of the reserved pasta water if needed to thin out the sauce a bit.
8
Stir in the sage, then toss in the drained pasta and grated cheese.

957

kcal

Calories

Fat

150

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: Salt, 1 pound whole-wheat penne pasta, 2 tablespoons EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil), 3 shallots, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Penne-Wise Pumpkin Pasta 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.

Penne-Wise Pumpkin Pasta

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