Pumpkin Pasta
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes
Equipment: pot, cutting board, chef knife, measuring cups/spoons, pan, mixing spoon, strainer
Ingredients:
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1 lb Pasta, any style (penne preferred)
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2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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3 shallots or 1 onion chopped
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3 garlic cloves, chopped
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1 15oz can pumpkin puree
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2 cups water
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½ cup heavy cream or milk
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2 pinches ground cinnamon
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2 tbsp parsely (1 to garnish and 1 to cook)
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp pepper
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grated parmesan cheese to garnish
Instructions:
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Bring water to a boil and cook pasta according to package
directions cooking until al dente, then drain, you can add salt
for flavor
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Heat pan over medium heat, add oil and add garlic and shallots,
sauteing for around 2-3 minutes.
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Stir in water, pumpkin, heavy cream and then season with
cinnamon, salt and pepper, and parsley
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Simmer for 5 minutes and once sauce thickens, add in cooked pasta and
top with parmesan cheese and parsley