Creamy Pumpkin Pasta - Bartholomew Estate

Ingredients

• 1 pound pasta of choice, cooked to al dente
• 1 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 bay leaf, fresh or dried
• 2- 3 Tbs sage leaves, cut into ribbons, plus whole leaves for garnish
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• pinch of cinnamon
• pinch of cayenne
• salt and black pepper
• parmesan, grated for garnish
• toasted walnuts or pine nuts, optional