Pumpkin Penne Alla Vodka

Pumpkin Penne Alla Vodka

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pasta
  • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 shallots, minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tablespoon red pepper flakes
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup pasta water
  • 1/2 cup shaved parmesan cheese
  • shaved parmesan cheese, for garnish
  • toasted pumpkin seeds, for garnish

This twist on Gigi Hadid's viral recipe for Penne Alla Vodka is the coziest way to celebrate the start of fall.

Recipe by Ariana Feygin 

Directions

  1. Boil the pasta according to package instructions. Prior to straining the cooked pasta, reserve 1/2 cup pasta water. Set cooked pasta aside.

  2. Over medium heat, sauté the shallots in olive oil until translucent. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and stir 1-2 minutes more. Mix in the tomato paste, pumpkin puree, heavy cream, pasta water and shaved parmesan cheese.

  3. Once combined, toss the cooked pasta in the sauce. Top with more shaved parmesan cheese and toasted pumpkin seeds. 
* Recipes created for given quantity. Changes to quantities are for planning purposes only and have not been tested.