{"id":"707f14e2-42a1-4607-92d8-57c9a84d7071","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/707f14e2-42a1-4607-92d8-57c9a84d7071","source_url":"https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a41778937/creamy-pumpkin-vodka-sauce-and-penne-recipe/","title":"Creamy Pumpkin Vodka Sauce  Penne","description":"The vodka sauce you know and love just got a sweet fall twist in this creamy pumpkin vodka sauce and penne recipe.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4 serving(s)","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT0S","total_time":"PT30M","ingredients":[{"text":"Kosher salt","item":"Kosher salt"},{"text":"3/4 lb. penne rigate or rigatoni","item":"penne rigate or rigatoni","quantity":0.75,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling","item":"extra-virgin olive oil","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"plus more for drizzling"},{"text":"1/4 c. packed fresh sage leaves","item":"packed fresh sage leaves","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 tbsp. unsalted butter","item":"unsalted butter","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 small yellow onion, finely chopped","item":"small yellow onion","quantity":1,"preparation":"finely chopped"},{"text":"4 cloves garlic, finely chopped","item":"garlic","quantity":4,"unit":"clove","preparation":"finely chopped"},{"text":"1/4 tsp. (or more) crushed red pepper flakes","item":"(or more) crushed red pepper flakes","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/4 c. tomato paste","item":"tomato paste","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/2 c. vodka","item":"vodka","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 c. pure pumpkin puree","item":"pure pumpkin puree","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/2 c. finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving","item":"finely grated Parmesan","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"plus more for serving"},{"text":"1/2 c. water","item":"water","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/4 c. heavy cream","item":"heavy cream","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"Small pinch of ground fresh nutmeg","item":"Small pinch of ground fresh nutmeg"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining."},{"number":2,"text":"Meanwhile, in a large straight-sided skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add sage and cook, stirring frequently, until crisp, about 1 minute. Using tongs, transfer sage to a paper-towel lined plate, leaving any excess oil in skillet."},{"number":3,"text":"In same skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Cook onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened but not golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, until slightly darkened in color and toasted, about 2 minutes."},{"number":4,"text":"Pour in vodka and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vodka is reduced by about three-quarters, about 2 minutes. Stir in pumpkin puree, Parmesan, water, cream, nutmeg, and 3/4 teaspoon salt until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth and combined."},{"number":5,"text":"When pasta is ready, return skillet to medium-high heat. Add 1/2 cup pasta water, stir to combine, and bring to a boil. Add pasta and stir until pasta is well coated with sauce, adding more pasta water 1 tablespoon at a time if necessary to thin sauce; season with salt and red pepper flakes."},{"number":6,"text":"Spoon pasta onto plates. Top with crispy sage, more Parmesan, and a drizzle of oil."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:56:55.941153+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:56:55.941153+00:00"}