Creamy Pumpkin Pasta: Discover Your New Fall Favorite!
A delicious and creamy pumpkin pasta dish perfect for cozy fall dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp sage, dried
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the pumpkin puree, heavy cream, and sage to the skillet, stirring to combine.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and Parmesan with nutritional yeast.
- Feel free to add cooked chicken or sausage for extra protein.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or garlic bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Find it online: https://recipesdays.com/creamy-pumpkin-pasta-fall-dinner-recipe/