Creamy Pumpkin Pasta
A warm and comforting creamy pumpkin pasta that’s perfect for autumn nights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian version)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half/coconut milk)
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving
- Fresh herbs (optional) for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add your pasta and cook according to the package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain the rest.
- Flavor the Sauce Base: In a large skillet over medium heat, pour in the chicken broth. Once it’s heated, add the pumpkin puree, stirring until creamy and incorporated.
- Add the Cream & Spice: Pour in the heavy cream, sprinkle in the nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Stir and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the drained pasta to your pumpkin sauce, and toss together gently, adding reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Plate and Serve: Spoon into bowls, sprinkle with Parmesan and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
This recipe is easily adaptable; feel free to add vegetables, proteins, or spices to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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