What is Madeline eating for dinner tonight? Leftovers. What is she eating for dinner tomorrow night? Leftovers. And the next night? Leftovers! (I know, I know, this thought crosses your mind every night.) Ribollita from 101 Cookbooks + Penne with Pumpkin Cream Sauce = Two recipes in two days designed for families of 4-6. It's truly a blessing in disguise though, this is a crazy week at school.
Last night I made the penne pasta dish and invited my friend Caroline over for dinner. I found the recipe for this dish on Classico's website after receiving their new Light Creamy Alfredo to try as part of the Foodbuzz Tastemaker's Program. The thought of pumpkin and alfredo was intriguing to me and I was pleasantly surprised by the finished product. The combination of light alfredo and pumpkin produced a thick looking, light sauce. I actually preferred the light alfredo to other alfredos I've tried which I usually feel just sit in my stomach. I would definitely make this again for a quick, crowd pleasing meal.
Since making this I've noticed a few bloggers making pumpkin mac and cheese. This also sounds delicious but I think I will wait until my shelf of in the refrigerator is visible again.
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| Penne with Pumpkin Cream Sauce and roasted carrots and parsnips. |
Interesting! Did you roast the pumpkin or use canned?
ReplyDeleteCanned. :/ It was very "semi-homemade."
ReplyDeleteDon't you just love leftovers? My day is better when I know I have them waiting. This looks delish--hope you don't mind, I linked you!
ReplyDeletePumpkin cream sauce - now that is a sight to behold!! Wow. :)
ReplyDeleteThe leftovers were delicious! =)
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