Pasta with Creamy Pumpkin Sauce

October 25, 2013

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Halloween is full of candy and sweets, which we all love. However, it’s also nice to have a savory dish that celebrates the season…because we still have to feed our families supper! This Pasta with Creamy Pumpkin Sauce makes a great side dish during the fall months, but it can also be served as a main course with a few additional ingredients. Stir in some browned sausage, some cooked chicken, or some shrimp for a comforting dinner entrée. Even kids seem to love the mild, creamy sauce – which

•1 box (about 1 lb.) spaghetti or angel hair pasta
•1 Tablespoon olive oil
•1 small onion, chopped
•3 teaspoons minced garlic
•1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
•¾ cup half-and-half
•½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
•1 cup chicken broth
•½ teaspoon finely minced fresh rosemary
•1 Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
•¼ teaspoon nutmeg
•Salt and Pepper, to taste

1.Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain, but reserve some cooking water. 2.Meanwhile, in a large skillet, sauté onion in olive oil over medium-high heat until tender. Add garlic and sauté an...
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Nutritions

Calories
88

Sodium
379mg
15% DV

Fat
5g
7% DV

Protein
6g
12% DV

Carbs
4g
1% DV

Fiber
1g
6% DV