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Smokey Pumpkin Penne Pasta - 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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Smokey Pumpkin Penne Pasta

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Author Louisa

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

  • Cook pasta al dente, according to package directions.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Dice onion finely, and mince garlic.
  • 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.
  • Add the pumpkin puree and plain yogurt, stir until smooth, cooking for a minute.
  • Turn the heat down to medium low. Pour in the broth and paprika, stir until smooth, cooking for 3-5 minutes.
  • Shred both kinds of cheese, and keep separate.
  • 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.
  • Add cooked pasta to sauce, tossing gently to combine. Spoon into a baking dish.
  • Top the pasta with the remaining cheddar cheese, and breadcrumbs. Bake for 12-15 minutes and serve.