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Pasta with Creamy Pumpkin Sauce

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Happy Halloween from the Pasta Contessa! Whether you are trick-or-treating with friends or sitting down to a warm meal with family, everyone will enjoy this recipe. If you are not a big fan of spicy foods, cut the cayenne pepper in half. 1 pkg. (16 oz.) penne pasta 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed 1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine 1/2 cup milk 1 cup canned pumpkin 1/2 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne) ground nutmeg to taste Cook pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, cook cream cheese, Parmesan, butter and milk in large saucepan on low heat until cream cheese is melted, stirring frequently. Add pumpkin and seasonings; stir. Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add cream cheese sauce; toss to coat. Serving: 8 Source: http://www.kraftfoods.com/