Description
Pumpkin Pasta with Spicy Breadcrumbs is a warm and inviting dish that perfectly balances creamy pumpkin sauce with a crunchy, spicy topping. This comforting meal is ideal for chilly evenings or festive gatherings, offering a delightful twist on traditional pasta dishes. With its vibrant colors and rich flavors, it’s sure to impress family and friends while being simple enough for busy weeknights. Enjoy a plateful of this seasonal favorite that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot, add fettuccine, and cook until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Creamy Sauce: In a skillet over medium heat, mix pumpkin puree and heavy cream. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted; season with salt and pepper.
- Make the Spicy Breadcrumbs: In another pan, melt butter over medium heat, add panko and red pepper flakes, stirring until golden brown.
- Combine: Toss the cooked pasta with the pumpkin sauce until well coated.
- Serve: Plate the pasta and top generously with spicy breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg