15 oz Libby's Canned Pumpkin Puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
¼ tsp grated nutmeg
¼ tsp of cayenne pepper or to taste
2 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 c grated Parmesan cheese
¼ c fresh sage, chopped and stripped of stems (reserve a few for garnish)
Instructions
​Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and keep warm
Prep veggies and sage.
In a medium saucepan on medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened (3-4 minutes)
Add the half and half, pumpkin puree, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper, salt and pepper to the garlic and onion mix.. Heat on medium stirring until the sauce comes to a boil. Once it hits a boil, stir constantly until the sauce begins to thicken 2-4 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat and add the Parmesan cheese and sage. Once the cheese has melted and incorporated, taste the sauce and season with salt, pepper, and cayenne if necessary.
Serve immediately over warm pasta and garnish with reserved sage and Parmesan Cheese.
Recipe by Baby to Boomer Lifestyle at https://babytoboomer.com/2014/04/21/recipes-for-pumpkin/