Description
Creamy Pumpkin Pasta is the ultimate comfort dish that embodies the essence of fall. This luscious, velvety pasta features a delightful blend of sweet pumpkin, fragrant garlic, and rich cream, creating a cozy meal perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings. Each forkful wraps you in warmth, making it an instant crowd-pleaser that’s as easy to prepare as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp fresh sage or thyme
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in pumpkin puree, salt, pepper, and herbs; cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually add heavy cream while stirring until smooth; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Toss drained pasta into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess.
- Remove from heat, stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg