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Creamy Pumpkin Pasta

This creamy pumpkin pasta is a comforting dish that's perfect for fall, featuring a luscious pumpkin sauce combined with al dente pasta and topped with parmesan cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 12 ounces pasta such as fettuccine or penne
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree canned or homemade
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
Prepare the Sauce
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, combine the pumpkin puree, vegetable broth, and heavy cream.
  2. Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg. Bring to a simmer and let it cook for about 5 minutes.
Combine Pasta and Sauce
  1. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly.
  2. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
Serve
  1. Plate the creamy pumpkin pasta into serving bowls.
  2. Top with grated parmesan cheese and chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5g

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding cooked bacon or sausage to the pasta. You can also substitute the heavy cream with a dairy-free alternative if desired.

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