Description
Irresistible creamy pumpkin pasta brings autumn comfort to dinner tables. Hearty Italian-inspired flavors combine seasonal ingredients for a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) pasta
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Salt
- Pepper
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh sage or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, following package guidelines. Drain thoroughly and reserve.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat, introducing minced garlic and sautéing until aromatic and lightly golden.
- Incorporate pumpkin puree, heavy cream, and a delicate sprinkle of nutmeg, simmering for 2-3 minutes while whisking to create a harmonious, velvety mixture.
- Transfer cooked pasta directly into the creamy pumpkin sauce, gently folding and coating each strand with the luxurious blend.
- Gradually introduce grated Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until the cheese melts completely and integrates smoothly into the sauce.
- Season the pasta with salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Finish the dish by scattering freshly chopped sage or parsley across the top, adding a vibrant burst of color and herbaceous flavor just before serving.
Notes
- Swap heavy cream with coconut milk or cashew cream for a dairy-free version that maintains the luxurious, velvety texture of the sauce.
- Toast sage leaves in butter before garnishing to enhance their nutty, aromatic flavor and create a crispy, elegant topping.
- Keep extra pasta water on hand to adjust sauce consistency, helping you create a silkier, more clingy sauce if it becomes too thick.
- Roast pumpkin seeds as a crunchy, protein-packed garnish that adds textural contrast and boosts the dish’s nutritional profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 429 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 237 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 38 mg