Pumpkin-spiced lattes, pies, breads, candles, carvings, lights, the season has come where every aspect of fall seems to be dominated by pumpkin inspired items. Trader Joe’s came out with 60 pumpkin themed foods this year, and Starbucks has pumped out their fall-inspired cold brews, frappuccinos, and lattes. It’s a sensation and EITR is here to contribute.

But instead of making a classic pumpkin loaf or cookies, why not gravitate towards something a little more special? The following recipe is taking the famous pasta alla vodka and spicing it up, literally.

Start with ¼ cup of lemon juice (to substitute the vodka), 1 tsp of nutmeg, 1 package of pasta of whatever kind, 1 cup of pumpkin puree, 2 tbsp of olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tsp chili flakes, 1 cup heavy cream or milk, 1 cup parmesan cheese, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 diced white onion, and salt and pepper.

In a pan on medium to high heat, cook together the olive oil, onion, garlic, chili flakes, tomato paste, and lemon juice, and let it all simmer for two to three minutes. Then lower the heat and add the pumpkin puree and cream, along with the salt and pepper, nutmeg, and parmesan, and mix it all together, now changing to the lowest heat.

Once ready, add the cooked pasta and mix it all together. The finished dish will be a creamy pumpkin-filled pasta dish that will satisfy all fall cravings.