Middle Eastern-Inspired Pumpkin Sage Pasta

A middle eastern-inspired take on pumpkin sage pasta, built around cumin, sumac, parsley, and lemon.

Ingredients

• 1 pound rigatoni
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1/2 cup grated cheese or nutritional yeast
• 1 cup vegetables
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon sumac
• 1 cup broth, cream, or tomato sauce

Directions

1. Cook pasta or noodles until just tender and reserve some cooking water.
2. Build the sauce in a large skillet with oil, garlic, seasonings, and liquid.
3. Add vegetables or protein as needed.
4. Toss in drained pasta and cheese.
5. Loosen with reserved cooking water and serve hot.