Ingredients

  • 16 ounces fettuccine
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk (one can)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 34 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 12 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 18 teaspoon dried sage

Method

  • Prepare pasta according to the directions on its package.
  • Keep warm.
  • In a medium saucepan, whik the cornstarch and milk together.
  • When the cornstarch is dissolved completely, place over the stove on medium heat and add 3/4 cup water, the butter, and the pumpkin.
  • Stir.
  • When pumpkin is dissolved, add the onion powder, salt, garlic powder, and sage.
  • Stir until the mixtures comes to a low boil and has thickened to your liking (like an alfredo sauce).
  • If it's not thick enough, add another tablespoon of cornstarch dissolved in a little cold water.
  • Toss the sauce with the fettuccine and sprinkle with Parmesan and shelled pumpkin seeds for garnish if you'd like.