Description
This easy pumpkin pasta sauce is a creamy and comforting fall dish that combines the flavors of pumpkin, nutmeg, and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a cozy dinner with loved ones.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup canned pumpkin purée
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 12 oz pasta (such as fettuccine or penne)
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water (as needed)
- chopped fresh sage or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil the pasta in salted water, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté onion and garlic, add pumpkin, cream, Parmesan, nutmeg, and red pepper. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed. Heat through, garnish, and serve.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut milk and nutritional yeast instead of cream and Parmesan.
- Great with sautéed mushrooms, crispy bacon, or toasted walnuts on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
