Description
Delightful pumpkin pasta swirls with rich, seasonal flavors from Italian culinary traditions. Creamy sauce and perfectly cooked noodles promise a comforting meal you’ll savor until the last delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) pasta
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) parmesan cheese
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Cooking Base:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, gently sautéing minced garlic until it releases its aromatic essence.
- Pour in pumpkin puree and rich heavy cream, whisking together to create a smooth, velvety base.
- Sprinkle ground nutmeg, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper into the sauce, stirring to distribute flavors evenly.
- Allow the sauce to gently simmer for 3-4 minutes, watching it thicken and develop a luxurious consistency.
- Fold grated parmesan cheese into the warm sauce, creating a silky texture that coats each pasta strand.
- Combine cooked pasta with the creamy pumpkin sauce, tossing thoroughly to ensure complete coverage.
- Transfer to serving plates and garnish with additional parmesan cheese for an extra layer of indulgence.
Notes
- Enhance the sauce’s depth by roasting garlic before sautéing for a richer, more complex flavor profile.
- Swap heavy cream with coconut milk or cashew cream to make the dish dairy-free and suitable for vegan diets.
- Add crispy sage leaves or toasted pumpkin seeds as a crunchy topping to introduce textural contrast and elevate the dish’s presentation.
- For a protein boost, incorporate shredded rotisserie chicken or crispy pancetta to transform this vegetarian pasta into a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg