CREAMY PUMPKIN PENNE WITH SAGE AND TOASTED PECANS

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Creamy Pumpkin Penne With Sage and Toasted Pecans image

adapted from a recipe exchange - great, imaginative fall dinner. delicious served with roasted vegetables and crusty bread.

Provided by sofie-a-toast

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

  • To make the Pumpkin Cream Sauce: In a large skillet, heat oil and sauté 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.
  • Pour into a pot and heat. Add generous amounts of salt and pepper. Stir in Parmesan until melted.
  • 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.
  • To assemble the pasta: Toss hot pasta with Pumpkin Cream Sauce (there might be extra sauce), toasted pecans and fresh sage. Dig in!

Acidri Adnan
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Yum! This pasta was so good. The pumpkin sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the toasted pecans added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Anthony Reynard Chinnis
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This was an easy and delicious recipe. The pumpkin sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the toasted pecans added a nice crunch. My family loved it.


King Money
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This pasta dish is a keeper! The pumpkin sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the toasted pecans add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Biplobi Hasan Biplob
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This pasta is fall comfort food at its best! The pumpkin sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the toasted pecans add a nice touch. I highly recommend this recipe.


Cindy heaton
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Delicious! The creamy pumpkin sauce was perfect and the toasted pecans added a nice crunch. Will definitely be making this again.


Shaquille Mcleod
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This was a great weeknight meal. It was easy to make and very flavorful. My husband and I both enjoyed it.


sk8er
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Amazing recipe! The pumpkin sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the toasted pecans added a nice crunch. I also added some crumbled goat cheese, which took it to the next level.


Dwana Watley
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This pasta dish was delicious! The pumpkin and sage flavors paired perfectly together, and the toasted pecans added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Melissa Vinroe
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I made this for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved the creamy pumpkin sauce and the toasted pecans added a great texture. Will definitely be making this again.


salome maksabua
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This pasta was divine! The creamy pumpkin sauce was rich and flavorful, and the toasted pecans added a nice crunch and nutty flavor. This will definitely be a new fall favorite.