Spicy Pumpkin Penne

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook a box of penne, following the directions

While the pasta is cooking, sauté onion in olive oil and butter, over medium heat. After about 3 minutes, add in garlic, salt, and nutmeg. Sauté for another minute 

Add vodka to the pan. Stir and cook for about a minute. The mixture should be bubbling

Stir in tomato paste and pumpkin, until blended. Then, add the heavy cream

Pour the pasta in the pan, straight from the pot so that some of the pasta water comes with

Serve the penne topped with parmesan and chopped parsley. Enjoy!