This Smokey Pumpkin Penne Pasta is an easy and healthy weeknight meal that is packed with a ton of flavor but will be on the table in no time!

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Ooh my craziness! Two savory pumpkin recipes in one season? What is going on here!

Before this autumn, I honestly had never had a savory pumpkin dish. I had thought pumpkin only belonged in things like pies, muffins, cookies, and anti-christian holiday red cups… I kid!

Not, but really, I had no desire to ever try any sort of pumpkin recipe that didn’t include some sort of sweet note to it.

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When you get the book, this is just one of the delicious recipes you’ll find. This Penne Pasta is a spin on Amy & Natalie’s Smokey Pumpkin Mac & Cheese, and I am so in love with it. I’ve possibly eaten the leftovers for the last few days, and I’m not sick of it yet!

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Smokey Pumpkin Penne Pasta

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Ingredients

• 3 cups whole wheat penne pasta, , dry
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 cup pure pumpkin, , canned
• 1 cup greek yogurt, , plain, lowfat
• 1 cup vegetable broth, , low-sodium
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 package, (7 oz) Smoked Gouda cheese
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, , shredded
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs, , plain
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 tsp , ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Cook pasta al dente, according to package directions.
2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
3. Dice onion finely, and mince garlic.
4. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat in a large sauce pan or dutch oven. Add onion and garlic and saute for a few minutes until the onion is translucent.
5. Add the pumpkin puree and plain yogurt, stir until smooth, cooking for a minute.
6. Turn the heat down to medium low. Pour in the broth and paprika, stir until smooth, cooking for 3-5 minutes.
7. Shred both kinds of cheese, and keep separate.
8. In a bowl, toss the flour and the Gouda cheese together. Then add in all of the Gouda cheese to the sauce. Reserve the 1/2 cup cheddar cheese for later. Stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Add cooked pasta to sauce, tossing gently to combine. Spoon into a baking dish.
10. Top the pasta with the remaining cheddar cheese, and breadcrumbs. Bake for 12-15 minutes and serve.

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