Pasta with Creamy Pumpkin Sauce from Everyday Food
Experience the cozy, autumnal comfort of Pasta with Creamy Pumpkin Sauce from Everyday Food, a perfect dinner option that's quick, easy, and bursting with flavor. This decadent recipe features al dente pasta enveloped in a luscious, velvety sauce made from canned pumpkin puree, heavy cream, and a splash of broth, creating a rich base accented by fragrant garlic, a hint of nutmeg, and salty Parmesan cheese. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is an ideal weeknight meal that offers gourmet flavor with minimal effort. Garnish with fresh parsley or sage for a vibrant, herbaceous finish, and serve up this creamy pumpkin pasta as a satisfying, comforting feast for fall or any season.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Pasta (penne, fettuccine, or your choice)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley or sage, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.
Stir in the pumpkin puree, heavy cream, and chicken or vegetable broth. Mix well to combine.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and ground nutmeg. Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss gently to coat the pasta evenly in the creamy pumpkin sauce.
Serve immediately, garnished with chopped fresh parsley or sage, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2082 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 142.8 g | 183% | |
| Saturated Fat | 71.2 g | 356% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 325 mg | 108% | |
| Sodium | 4701 mg | 204% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 130.5 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.1 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.2 g | ||
| Protein | 56.9 g | 114% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1011 mg | 78% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 773 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
