Thanksgiving Penne Pasta

Thanksgiving Pasta Set Up

PENNE PASTA W/MUSHROOMS & PUMPKIN

Ingredients

1 lb Penne pasta - cooked according to package directions
6 Tblsp unsalted butter                    4 Tblsp all purpose flour
1 small onion - diced                       1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup half & half                          1 cup re-hydrated shitaki mushrooms
1 cup pumpkin puree                       4 Tblsp Provolone cheese-grated
salt & pepper to taste                       3 cloves fresh garlic - minced   
1 Tblsp fresh sage - minced             pinch ground nutmeg
Grated Parmesan cheese for Garnish

1) In large saucepot prepare a blond roux - by melting the butter over low heat then whisking in the flour, stirring for 5-7 minutes to cook out the starch a bit
2) Stir in diced onion, garlic and nutmeg - cook until onion is soft and translucent
3) Add pumpkin puree along with half & half until until blended
4) Add Provolone cheese and mushrooms - continue cooking another 5-7 minutes
5) Season sauce with salt and pepper to taste
6) Stir in cooked pasta and gently stir to coat pasta
7) Pour into large serving platter or individual dishes - garnish with Parmesan & fresh sage

                                                                                    Serves 8-10