1 lb pasta (such as penne), cooked according to package directions
Salt (sea or kosher)

PUMPKIN CREAM SAUCE
2 Tbls EVOO
1 onion, roughly chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14-oz) can organic pumpkin
2 Tbls tomato paste
2 c soy, almond, or rice milk
1 tsp freshly ground nutmeg
2 tsp maple syrup
3 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1/2 c toasted pecans, roughly chopped
3 Tbls fresh sage leaves, chopped

CRISPY SAGE GARNISH
2 Tbls canola oil
8 fresh sage leaves, whole