Creamy Pumpkin Baked Rigatoni Recipes

CREAMY PUMPKIN BAKED RIGATONI

Steps:

• Boil the pasta until just al dente, according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cool water to stop the cooking, and return to the pan you boiled it in. Set aside.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add 3 tablespoons olive oil. Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until they begin to turn transparent, about 4 minutes.
• Add the flour, salt, and pepper. Stir constantly over medium heat for about three minutes.
• Stir in the milk and pumpkin. Add the bay leaf.
• Keeping on medium heat, whisk constantly for about 10 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
• Add the nutmeg and taste. Add additional nutmeg and more salt and pepper if desired.
• Remove sauce from heat. Remove and discard the bay leaf.
• Pour the sauce over the cooked rigatoni and gently toss until all pasta is coated.
• Pour coated pasta into a 5-inch x 8-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan, and then drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes until it's bubbly throughout and golden brown on the top.
• Serve.

CREAMY PUMPKIN GNOCCHI

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, bring 6 quarts salted water to a boil. Place potatoes in a large bowl. Using a fork, make a well in the potatoes; sprinkle with flour. Mix egg, pumpkin and minced sage; pour into well. Stir vigorously until blended. On a lightly floured surface, knead 10-12 times, forming a soft dough., Divide dough into 8 portions. On a floured surface, roll each portion into a 1/2-in.-thick rope; cut crosswise into 3/4-in. pieces. Press and roll each piece with a lightly floured fork. Cook gnocchi in batches in boiling water until they float, 3-4 minutes; remove with a slotted spoon., In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook gnocchi until lightly browned, 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the skillet; keep warm. For sauce, in same skillet, discard melted butter, reserving 2 tablespoons; add sage leaves and cook over medium heat until sage is crispy, 2-3 minutes, turning once. Remove sage and set aside. Add garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute., Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in cream, salt and 3/4 cup cooking water. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 3-4 minutes. Add gnocchi; toss to coat. Serve with reserved sage leaves and Parmesan cheese. Freeze Option: Cover and freeze uncooked gnocchi in a single layer on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Transfer to freezer containers; return to freezer. To use, cook gnocchi as directed.