Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this delectable Creamy Pumpkin Pasta. With a rich and velvety pumpkin sauce, this dish is perfect for a cozy night in or a festive fall gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz pasta (fettuccine, penne, or your choice)
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground sage (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or vegan alternative)
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Prepare the sauce: Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes. Add pumpkin, broth, cream, nutmeg, sage, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 3–5 minutes.
- Finish the dish: Stir in Parmesan, add pasta, toss to coat. Adjust consistency with pasta water. Heat through.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and extra cheese.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use coconut cream and vegan Parmesan.
- This dish pairs well with roasted vegetables, crispy sage, or toasted walnuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
