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Pumpkin Cacio e Pepe

This pumpkin cacio e pepe is just like the classic pasta dish with a hint of fall. Pumpkin, black pepper and parm come together to make the delicious sauce!
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound pasta of your choice (I used campanelle)
  • 1 to 2 cups reserved pasta water
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed
  • 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, plus extra for topping
  • cup pumpkin puree
  • Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup finely grated pecorino cheese
  • parmesan shavings for topping

Instructions 

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and prepare the pasta according to the package directions. Once the pasta has cooked, you want to make sure to reserve 2 cups of the pasta water.
  • While the water is boiling/pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium-low heat and add the oil and 2 tablespoons of butter. Once the butter melts, stir in the garlic with a pinch of salt and all of the pepper. Toast for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the pumpkin puree until combined.
  • Stir in 1 cup of the reserved pasta water. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and the nutmeg and bring the mixture to a simmer. Add idn the pasta and toss it together. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the parmesan and pecorino. Toss until the cheese is melted and becomes somewhat of a sauce with the water and the pasta. If needed, you can add in more of the reserved pasta water to thin out the sauce.
  • Serve immediately with extra parmesan shavings and freshly cracked black pepper.
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