PASTA SQUIGGLES WITH PUMPKIN SAUCE

Pasta Squiggles with Pumpkin Sauce image

My family loves this spiral pasta in a tasty pumpkin sauce. Make it for Halloween and call it Creepy-Crawly Noodles! -Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) cellentani or spiral pasta
2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 large sweet red pepper, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, cook pasta according to package directions. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion and red pepper; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in broth, pumpkin, cream, salt, nutmeg and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or until slightly thickened., Drain pasta and return to pan. Stir in pumpkin mixture and parsley. Sprinkle servings with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 764mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 12g protein.