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Creamy Pumpkin and Sage Orzo

By Courtneysims @courtneynora

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Well, I think fall is actually here. We had some 90-degree weather for a recent trip to Michigan which was amazing because I could handle summer for another 3 months a year if possible! We visited my husband’s parents and my grandparents and could not have asked for a better trip. But now we’re back and have some chilly nights and 70-degree days and I’m pretty okay with that too! As much as I love summer, I am definitely a seasons person. Something about that change in weather always gives you something to look forward to and I love that!

If you know me at all, you know I don’t shy away from anything pumpkin during this time of year. I love pumpkins on my front steps, I love pumpkins on my mantle, and I love pumpkin in my food! This Pumpkin and Sage Orzo is a creamy and delicious side dish perfect for fall dinners.

Pumpkin and Sage Orzo

1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic – minced
4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1 Tablespoon fresh sage – finely chopped
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
Salt and black pepper to taste

Heat your chicken broth in a saucepan until it’s warmed through, but not boiling and keep it on low.

Melt 2 Tablespoon butter in a skillet on medium heat and then add your uncooked orzo and garlic. Cook until the orzo is a golden color.

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Spoon in 1/2 cup of the chicken broth.

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Cook on medium heat, stirring frequently, until it has been absorbed. Add another 1/2 cup of chicken broth and continue this until all of your chicken broth has been absorbed.

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Once the broth has all been absorbed, add in your milk, Parmesan cheese, pumpkin and chopped sage.

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Stir to combine and bring back up to nice and hot.

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Serve with additional sage for color and a glass of wine because why not!

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