A delicious and comforting addition to a meal! Pair it with a protein (we did apple chicken sausage) and a vegetable - we chose green beans.
- 1 box pasta You can use any type you have on hand
- 1 cup reserved pasta water
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp grass-fed butter
- 3 ea garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 cup Trader Joe's Quattro Formaggio or any Italian cheese blend
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan
- parmesan shavings or pepper for topping
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Prepare pasta according to package directions. Once the pasta has cooked, reserve 1 cup of the water
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While the pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet and add the olive oil and 1 tbsp of butter. Once the butter melts, stir in the garlic, a pinch of salt and the pepper. Sauté 1-2 minutes.
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Stir in the pumpkin puree until combined. Stir in the reserved pasta water. Stir in the remaining butter, and pumpkin pie spice. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Add in the pasta and toss. Reducethe heat to low and sir in the cheeses.
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Toss until the cheese is melted and coats the pasta. If needed, you can add more water to thin the sauce.
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Serve with extra parmesan and fresh cracked pepper. Don't forget to add a protein and vegetable!