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Saved 12/13/09 to The Children's Table

Pumpkin Penne



From Parents Magazine - "Thanks to canned pumpkin, this pasta gives the kiddos two servings of veggies."

This was yummy!  Perfect for Autumn. I added one chopped and sautéed zucchini, and some left over chicken from last night’s Roasted bird.
Makes 6 cups.

Pumpkin Penne

Ingredients

1 12 oz. box whole-wheat penne
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 shallot, finely chopped ( You can skip this and add 1/2 tsp. onion powder)
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup fat-free evaporated milk
1 15 oz. can pumpkin
1/2 tsp. pumpkin-pie spice
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. Fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. 
Meanwhile, in a saucepan, heat oil on medium.  Add shallots; cook and stir until tender, about 3 minutes.  Whisk in broth, evaporated milk, pumpkin, spice, salt, and pepper.  Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Simmer, uncovered, for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Toss pasta with sauce.  Spoon into bowls and top with parsley and cheese.

commonsense102 commonsense102
I've made this tons of times... it yummy and my lil one likes it!!
wren wren
Sounds yummy.