Pumpkin Pasta

1: Cook the pasta until al dente and drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.

2: In a blender, combine parmesan, cottage cheese, pasta water, pumpkin, and half & half and blend until smooth.

3: In a saute pan on low/medium heat, add butter and let it melt. Add minced shallots and cook for 2 minutes.

4: Add in 3 leaves chopped sage, then add salt and pepper. Mix around the pan and pour in the pumpkin pasta sauce.

5: Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking.

6: Add in cooked pasta and toss with the pasta sauce on medium heat.

7: Let cook and continue stirring for about 5 minutes until the sauce is absorbed into the pasta. Adjust seasoning and top with more shredded parmesan and sage for serving.