Description
Creamy Pumpkin Pasta is a delightful dish that perfectly blends the sweetness of pumpkin with rich cream and aromatic spices. This comforting meal is ideal for cozy fall evenings or impressing guests at gatherings. The vibrant orange color and velvety texture make it not only a treat for your taste buds but also a feast for the eyes. Enjoy this quick and easy recipe that brings warmth and flavor to your table in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot, add salt, and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in pumpkin puree and heavy cream, mixing well. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Combine drained pasta with the sauce; add reserved pasta water if needed for creaminess.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Serve topped with chopped fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 250g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 355mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 65mg