Creamy Pumpkin Pasta

This creamy pumpkin pasta combines the rich flavors of roasted pumpkin with garlic and herbs, creating a delightful dish that's perfect for fall. The addition of parmesan cheese adds a savory depth, while the pasta provides a comforting base. Enjoy this dish as a satisfying dinner option that is both hearty and flavorful.
This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 20 min cook.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 35 min · Serves: 4
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include heavy cream, garlic, salt, olive oil.
- Follow all 6 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.
Ingredients
- 100 ml heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 300 g pasta
- 1 tbsp sage (chopped)
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 50 g parmesan cheese (grated)
- 200 g pumpkin puree
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the pumpkin puree, heavy cream, sage, salt, and black pepper to the skillet, stirring to combine and heat through.
- Once the sauce is warmed, stir in the grated parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional parmesan and sage if desired.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 15 g
- Fat: 20 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.
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