Pumpkin Pasta alla Vodka

Ingredients

• 16 oz. crushed tomatoes

• 1 stick butter

• 1 cup pumpkin purée

• 3 garlic cloves

• 1 onion

• ¼ cup parmesan reggiano

• 1 pt. Heavy cream or dairy free half & half

• 2 oz. vodka

• Fresh basil

• 1 lb Rigatoni

Preparation

1. Saute chopped onion & garlic in butter until soft.

2. Add tomatoes, basil, vodka, and pumpkin & simmer for 40 minutes.

3. Add in heavy cream or half & half, & grated cheese. Stir in sauce until well blended.

4. Serve over pasta.