Creamy Pumpkin Pasta

This creamy pumpkin pasta recipe from @feelgoodfoodie is cozy, delicious and perfect for fall. It’s so quick and easy to make and full of flavor, it's a perfect easy weeknight dinner.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 (1-pound) package DeLallo Cavatappi Pasta
• 1 tablespoon DeLallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
• ½ cup half and half
• Salt to taste
• Freshly ground pepper
• ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Grated Saviola Imported Parmigiano Reggiano D.O.P. Wedge for serving

DIRECTIONS

1. Bring 5 quarts of salted water to a boil for pasta. Cook according to package instructions. Drain, reserving 1 ½ cups of pasta cooking water.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until aromatic, about 1 minute. Add pumpkin puree, 1 cup of reserved pasta water, whisking until sauce is combined and glossy.
3. Add half and half and stir to combine. Add remaining pasta water if needed.
4. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg and serve.