Description
Creamy Pumpkin Pasta is a delightful autumn dish that combines the earthiness of pumpkin with a rich, velvety sauce. Enhanced by aromatic garlic and fresh sage, this comforting pasta comes together in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings. With its beautiful orange hue and luxurious texture, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends while satisfying your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh sage, chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter or olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in the pumpkin puree and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Add heavy cream, fresh sage, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper; cook until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Toss in the cooked pasta until evenly coated with the sauce.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra Parmesan and sage if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 65mg