Pasta In Creamy Pumpkin Sauce

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Pasta In Creamy Pumpkin Sauce

Description

This rich, creamy and luscious pasta in pumpkin sauce is a perfect snack for any party. 

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :10 Min

Cook Time : 20 Min

Total Time : 30 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 4
  • 2 cups wheat penne pasta


  • 1 cups pumpkin purée


  • 2 tbsp cream


  • 1 cups vegetable broth(thick)


  • 2 nos cloves garlic minced


  • 1 tbsp butter


  • 1/4 tsp mustard powder


  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg powder


  • 1/4 tsp red chilli powder


  • 2 pinch cayenne pepper


  • 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper


  • 1 tsp cilantro for the garnish


  • 1/4 tsp chilli flakes for the garnish (optional)

Directions

  • Boil 4 glasses of water in a large pot.
  • Once the water is boiling, add the pasta and boil until al dante (around 7-10 minutes).
  • Drain in a colander and refresh with cold water. Keep aside
  • Meanwhile prepare the pumpkin sauce.
  • Heat butter in a pan, add minced garlic cloves and sauté over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, or just until the garlic is soft and fragrant.
  • Add the pumpkin purée and vegetable stock and stir well.
  • Add the nutmeg, chilli powder, cayenne peppe and some freshly cracked black pepper and mix the spices well and let the sauce simmer over low heat for 2 minutes while stirring occasionally.
  • When it thickens add cream and stir well.
  • Add the boiled pasta and fold in the sauce.
  • Adjust the seasonings if required.
  • Finally garnish with chilli flakes and serve with garlic bread or chips.