Healthy Creamy Pumpkin Sage

# What You Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 12 ounces whole wheat fettuccine or spaghetti

→ Pumpkin Sage Sauce

02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

03 - 2 small shallots, finely chopped

04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

05 - 1 2/3 cups canned unsweetened pumpkin puree

06 - 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth

07 - 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or low-fat milk

08 - 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (2% or nonfat)

09 - 10 fresh sage leaves, finely chopped

10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

11 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

13 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

→ Garnish

14 - Fresh sage leaves (optional)

15 - Additional grated Parmesan cheese

# Directions:

01 - Boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta until al dente according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain pasta.

02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and chopped sage, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.

03 - Add pumpkin puree, vegetable broth, almond milk, nutmeg, black pepper, and salt to the skillet. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce is warmed and slightly thickened.

04 - Reduce heat to low and whisk in Greek yogurt and 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan until smooth and creamy. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.

05 - Add cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly. Warm through for 1 to 2 minutes over low heat.

06 - Plate the pasta and garnish with additional sage leaves and grated Parmesan cheese as desired.

# Expert Advice:

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Healthy creamy pumpkin sauce
Infused with fresh sage for a festive flavor

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Contains dairy and gluten; substitute ingredients for allergies.
Use low sodium broth to keep sodium levels healthy.

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