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Creamy Pumpkin Pasta

October 6, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

Transition into fall with this delicious and creamy pumpkin pasta! Hearty pasta paired with pumpkin and mushrooms is sure to give you that first taste of fall!Bowtie pasta covered in a creamy pumpkin sauce still in the saucepan it was cooked in.

 

Bowtie pasta covered in a creamy pumpkin sauce still in the saucepan it was cooked in.
Creamy Pumpkin Pasta
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Bowtie pasta covered in a creamy pumpkin sauce still in the saucepan it was cooked in.
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Ingredients
  • 12 ounces bow tie pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup mushrooms chopped coarsely
  • 2 cups 2% milk
  • 4 ounces fat free cream cheese cubed
  • 1.5 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 2 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped
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  1. Wash your hands and preparation area.
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  3. In a large skillet heat up olive oil. Once heated add garlic and stir until aromatic. Add chopped mushrooms and stir until softened.
  4. Add milk and cream cheese and stir until cream cheese is melted.
  5. Add pumpkin and spices and stir until well combined, heated through, and aromatic.
  6. Add pasta and stir until pasta is coated. Serve immediately.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, bowtie pasta, dinner, fall, main dish, mushrooms, pasta, pumpkin, pumpkin puree, Vegetarian

Chicken Bow Tie Sausage Pasta

May 2, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

This recipe is perfect for that beloved Italian night with your family! It is packed with protein and iron. This healthy pasta recipe will for sure become a family favorite. Bon Appetit!

Chicken Bow Tie Sausage Pasta
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Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 medium onion chopped
  • 8 ounces chicken breast boneless, skinless
  • 1/2 pound turkey sausage
  • 2 Roma tomatoes
  • 1/2 medium green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 14.5 ounce can tomato sauce unsalted
  • 1 16 ounce package bow tie pasta
  • 1/2 tablespoon Italian herb blend
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  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. Cut chicken breast into large bite size pieces.
  3. Cut sausage into large pieces. In a large, deep skillet over medium low heat, add oil, garlic and onion and saute to flavor oil.
  4. Add chicken and sausage to skillet and brown lightly.
  5. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce and green peppers.
  6. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 20 minutes. Season mixture with Italian herb blend.
  7. Add cooked, drained pasta to a skillet mixture.
  8. Toss and serve.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Chicken, pasta, Pork, protein, sausage

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