Creamy pumpkin rigatoni with crispy breadcrumbs

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1. 1

   Étape 1. Toast the breadcrumbs

   Heat roughly 3 tbsp of olive oil in a pan with the breadcrumbs, rough chopped sage and half the oregano. Toast over medium heat until the breadcrumbs are browned.

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2. 2

   Étape 2. Set the crumbs aside

   Set the toasted breadcrumbs aside and wipe the pan down for the next step.

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3. 3

   Étape 3. Soften the onion

   In the same pan, add a bit of olive oil and the sliced onion. Cook until it softens.

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4. 4

   Étape 4. Cook the tomato paste

   2 min

   Add the tomato paste and the rest of the oregano. Cook it down for about 2 minutes.

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   Étape 5. Add the pumpkin

   2 min

   Add the pumpkin puree and cook for another 2 minutes.

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   Étape 6. Simmer in the cream

   4 min

   Add the heavy cream and simmer on low for 3-5 minutes.

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7. 7

   Étape 7. Season the sauce

   Add salt and pepper as needed.

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8. 8

   Étape 8. Toss in the pasta

   Add the cooked pasta noodles and mix well.

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9. 9

   Étape 9. Loosen with pasta water

   Add some of the pasta water to bring the sauce together, about 1/4 cup at a time, until it comes together.

   Add it gradually; it is forgiving.
10. 10

    Étape 10. Top and serve

    Top the whole dish with the crispy breadcrumbs and serve.

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