Description
Cozy Creamy Pumpkin Pasta is the ultimate fall comfort food, blending rich pumpkin puree with creamy goodness and aromatic spices. This dish is perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, offering a warm embrace in every bite. With its vibrant orange hue and delightful flavors, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike. Plus, it’s quick and easy to prepare, making it a go-to recipe for busy cooks craving something delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the pumpkin puree and heavy cream, mixing well. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add ground nutmeg, salt, and pepper to taste; stir to combine.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water gradually until reaching desired creaminess.
- Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 80mg