Pumpkin Sage Pasta
Description
This pumpkin sage pasta recipe is quick and easy and features pumpkin purée and sage, creating the perfect cozy meal once the fall weather arrives.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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8 chopped fresh sage leaves
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1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
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1 cup 2% milk
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1/2 cup half-and-half
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1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
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1/4 teaspoon chili powder
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8 ounces gemelli pasta, cooked and drained
Directions
1
Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add shallot, garlic, and pepper flakes; cook, stirring occasionally, until shallots are crispy, about 5 minutes. Add sage; cook for 30 seconds, being careful sage doesn't burn. Transfer shallot-sage mixture to a paper towel-lined plate.
2
Add pumpkin, milk, half-and-half, salt, white pepper, and chili powder to the same pan; cook and stir over medium heat until forms a smooth, creamy sauce, about 2 minutes.
3
Divide cooked pasta among four plates; top with pumpkin sauce. Sprinkle servings with reserved shallot-sage mixture.