Saturday, October 11, 2008

Pasta with Creamy Pumpkin Sauce

1 pkg. (16 oz.) penne pasta, uncooked
2 c. sliced zucchini
1 pkg. (8 oz. ) cream cheese, cubed
1/2 c. grated parmesan cheese
1/2 c. butter or margarine
1/2 c. milk
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 tsp. ground red pepper
ground nutmeg to taste

Cook pasta as directed on package, adding sliced zucchini during the last 3 minutes of the cooking time.

Meanwhile, place cream cheese, parmesan cheese, butter and milk in large saucepan; cook on low heat until cream cheese is melted, stirring frequently. Add pumpkin and spices; cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Add pasta and zucchini; toss lightly. Serve topped with additional parmesan cheese, if desired.

makes about 8 servings.

2 comments:

Sue said...

I liked the pumpkin sauce!...but my family not so much. I ate the left overs for a few days. The kids enjoyed the prego pasta. Thanks.

Ellie McFreaken said...

OH man I am going to try this! SOunds yummy!