Pumpkin Alfredo Pappardelle

Pumpkin Alfredo Pappardelle
This Is A Perfect Savory Pumpkin Recipe!
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients
Pappardelle pasta for 4
1 1/2 cups carrots, small dice
1 1/2 cups onions, small dice
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
1/2 cup golden raisins
2 cloves garlic, sliced thin
1/4 tsp ginger, grated
1 1/4 cup canned pumpkin
2 cups chicken stock
1 cup half & half
1 tbsp sherry
pinch of nutmeg
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated + garnish
salt
pepper 

Cooking Tools
Stock pot
Large skillet with lid

Directions
Cook pasta according to directions.  In a skillet on medium heat, add oil and butter until melted.  Add in carrots, onions and garlic.  Place lid and cook until carrots are slightly tender.  To the skillet, add; raisins, ginger, canned pumpkin, chicken stock, half & half, sherry, salt and pepper to taste.  Cook uncovered on low heat for about 15 minutes until liquid is slightly reduced.  Toss in cooked and drained pasta, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and cook for additional 2 minutes.  Serve with a topping of chopped pecans and Parmesan cheese.
Serves 4