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Rachel Johnson, Contributor

Pumpkin-Sage Rigatoni

As the weather begins too cool, mix up a pot of this creamy, comforting pumpkin pasta.

TOTAL TIME: 30 Minutes

MAKES: 5-6 servings

1 pound rigatoni pasta

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 ounce crumbled pancetta

6 large sage leaves

1 1/2 cups prepared Alfredo sauce

1 cup pumpkin puree

1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)

Preparation and cooking:

1. Prepare the pasta in salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain water; set aside.

2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter; add pancetta to pan. Cook until crisped (about 5 minutes). Transfer pancetta to a paper-towel-lined plate.

3. Add sage to the skillet, allowing it to fry in butter fat until crispy and golden (about 30 seconds per side). Transfer to paper-towel-lined plate.

4. Take skillet off heat; add Alfredo sauce, pumpkin puree and cheese, whisking until combined and smooth.

5. Add rigatoni, tossing to coat. Transfer to an oven-safe dish; broil until top is golden brown (about 5 minutes). Top with pancetta, sage leaves and crushed red pepper.

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