Indulge in Creamy Pumpkin Pasta
Experience the warmth of autumn with this creamy pumpkin pasta, a delightful blend of flavors that will leave you craving more!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter version)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Fresh sage leaves, fried until crispy
Instructions
- Boil Your Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: In a large skillet over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and add minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about one minute.
- Add Pumpkin: Stir in the canned pumpkin puree and heavy cream into the skillet with garlic. Mix well until combined into a creamy sauce.
- Season It Up: Sprinkle salt, pepper, and nutmeg while stirring continuously until well blended.
- Combine Pasta with Sauce: Gently toss your drained pasta into the sauce mixture, ensuring every piece is coated.
- Serve Hot: Transfer servings onto plates and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and crispy sage leaves.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (230g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg