Pumpkin Orzo with Sage

Name: Pumpkin Orzo with Sage
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp butter; 355 milliliters vegetable or chicken stock; 227 grams orzo; 3 Tbsps Parmesan cheese; 20 grinds fresh black pepper; 355 milliliters pumpkin purée (or squash); 30 sage leaves, cut into ribbons; 1 teaspoons salt; 1 shallot, diced; 710 milliliters water; 118 milliliters whole milk

Pumpkin Orzo with Sage might be just the main course you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains about 14g of protein, 7g of fat, and If you have parmesan cheese, water, milk, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it.

Instructions

Pumpkin Purée Note: If you're starting with a fresh pumpkin or squash, slice in half (lengthwise for butternut and its ilk) and place cut side down on a lightly oiled baking sheet.

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Pumpkin

Squash

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Baking Sheet

Bake at 350º for 30 minutes or until tender. Allow to cool and scoop out with a spoon. Puree in a food processor until smooth.

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Food Processor

Oven

In a large saucepan, bring 3 cups of broth and 3 cups of water to boil over high heat.

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Broth

Water

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Sauce Pan

Add orzo. Return to a boil and cook for 9 minutes or until pasta is al dente.

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Pasta

Orzo

Drain and set aside.

Meanwhile, sauté shallots and sage in butter for 5 minutes over medium heat.

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Shallot

Butter

Sage

Add 3/4 cup of broth and 1/2 cup of milk. Allow to simmer for 5 minutes or so.

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Broth

Milk

Add pumpkin puree to simmering broth and stir well.

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Canned Pumpkin

Broth

Add salt, pepper, and remaining 3/4 cup of broth. Reduce heat and simmer on medium low for 10 to 12 minutes, or until sauce reaches desired consistency.

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Pepper