Pumpkin Pasta Alla Vodka

Heat the butter in a large pan and add the sage leaves, gently frying them for 2-3 minutes until crispy and fragrant. Remove the sage from the pan and set aside.
1 tbsp butter, 5-8 fresh sage leaves
Add the diced shallots to the pan. Saute for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then, tip in the garlic and cook for another minute.
2 shallots, 2 garlic cloves
Meanwhile, cook the pasta separately according to the package instructions.
5 oz rigatoni pasta
Add the tomato paste, pumpkin, oregano, and other seasonings to the shallots and garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the purees darken slightly in color.
½ cup pureed pumpkin, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp dried oregano, 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
Then, add the vodka. Stir it into the sauce and cook for 4-5 minutes, then pour in the double cream and stir until everything combines into a smooth, silky sauce.
¼ cup vodka, ⅔ cup heavy cream
Stir in the cooked, drained pasta with 2 tablespoon of the starchy pasta water, simmering the sauce for a couple of minutes and adjusting any seasonings according to your preferences.
Top the pasta with the fried sage,hard cheese, salt and pepper, and red pepper flakes.
⅔ oz hard cheese, Salt and pepper