PASTA WITH CREAMY PUMPKIN SAUCE

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Try this Pasta with Creamy Pumpkin Sauce, featuring canned pumpkin, cream cheese and Parmesan cheese. The creamy pumpkin sauce works great over penne or the pasta of your choice. Serve this dish topped with additional Parm for a special touch.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pkg. (16 oz.) penne pasta, uncooked
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
dash ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Meanwhile, cook cream cheese, milk, Parmesan and butter in large saucepan on low heat until cream cheese is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently. Add pumpkin and seasonings; stir. Cook 2 to 3 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add cream cheese sauce; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 220 mg, Carbohydrate 47 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 12 g

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