Description
Creamy Pumpkin Pasta is the ultimate fall comfort food, enveloping your palate in a rich blend of pumpkin and Parmesan flavors. This silky pasta dish is enhanced with garlic and nutmeg, creating a warm, inviting aroma that fills your kitchen. Perfect for cozy dinners with family or friends, it’s quick to prepare and brings the essence of autumn to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic in butter or olive oil until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in pumpkin puree and heavy cream; mix until combined.
- Add Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper; stir until creamy. If too thick, add reserved pasta water gradually.
- Toss cooked pasta with the sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan or toasted pumpkin seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider mixing in sautéed spinach or toasted nuts. To make it vegan, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.