Pumpkin Pasta

Pumpkin Pasta
Pumpkin Pasta might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 417 calories, 14g of protein, and 23g of fat. This recipe serves 6. This recipe covers 20% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. A mixture of butter, parmesan cheese, ground nutmeg, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. To use up the pepper you could follow this main course with the Easy Peppermint Dessert as a dessert.

Instructions

1
Toss 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese with pasta, and keep warm.
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2
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; add leek and celery, and saute until tender.
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3
Add pumpkin; saute 2 to 3 minutes.
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4
Add broth; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes.
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Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
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6
Process pumpkin mixture in a blender until smooth. Return to saucepan; stir in whipping cream, and cook over low heat, stirring often, until heated.
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7
Serve over pasta; top with remaining cheese.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings6
Health Score12
Dish TypesSide Dish
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