Pumpkin Penne with Sage
Prep time
10 minutes
Cook time
10 minutes
Servings
4
This cozy Pumpkin Penne with Sage is the ultimate fall-inspired pasta dish. It’s rich, savory, and ready in just 20 minutes. Made with our Living NOW® Organic Multigrain and Quinoa Penne, creamy pumpkin purée, fragrant fresh sage, and a touch of nutmeg, this comforting recipe brings seasonal flavor to the table with ease. Finished with Parmesan and perfect for weeknights or holiday sides, it’s a must-try for any autumn menu.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons
Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Organic
½ cup
yellow onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon
minced garlic
1 tablespoon
fresh sage, chopped
1 teaspoon
fresh thyme, chopped
2 tablespoons
tomato paste
1 cup
pumpkin purée
½ cup
chicken or vegetable stock
⅔ cup
unsweetened milk
½ cup
freshly grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon
salt
½ teaspoon
black pepper
⅛ teaspoon
nutmeg
Directions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt water with 1 teaspoon of salt. Add pasta and cook until el dente. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 5 minutes, until lightly browned. Stir in garlic, sage, and thyme. Cook 30 seconds longer.
- Add tomato paste, pumpkin purée, chicken stock, and unsweetened milk. Bring to a low boil.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Simmer for 3-5 minutes to allow ingredients to blend.
- Stir in pasta. Serve hot garnished with extra sage and Parmesan cheese.
