Pumpkin Alla Vodka

Directions

1. 1

   Start boiling salted water for the pasta (once boiling, add in rigatoni and cook until al dente)

2. 2

   Over medium heat, saute diced yellow onion and garlic in 2 tbs butter or oil until onion turns translucent

3. 3

   Sprinkle red pepper flakes, sea salt, and black pepper to taste

4. 4

   Add in 6 TBS Tomato Paste

5. 5

   Mix Tomato Paste in with the onions and garlic until the onions are completely coated

6. 6

   Add in the pumpkin puree. Mix in well with the tomato paste & onions.

7. 7

   OPTIONAL: If you don’t like pasta sauce that is chunky, you can BLEND the tomato paste + pumpkin puree + onions mixture in a blender until smooth with ½ cup pasta water & pour the blended sauce back into the pan

8. 8

   Add in ½ cup heavy cream and ¼ cup pasta water to the sauce, mix until totally combined

9. 9

   Add in ¼ cup parmesan cheese to the sauce, mix

10. 10

    When pasta is ready, drain and pour pasta in the sauce, mix well

11. 11

    Serve with parmesan cheese, basil, and extra red pepper flakes!