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Creamy Pumpkin Pasta

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Creamy Pumpkin Pasta is a rich and comforting dish that combines the velvety smoothness of pumpkin with the perfect blend of spices, making it ideal for cozy fall dinners. It’s creamy, flavorful, and the perfect balance of savory and sweet. This pasta is a wonderful way to incorporate pumpkin into a savory dish, making it a seasonal favorite.

Ingredients

For the Pasta:

12 oz (340 g) pasta (penne, fettuccine, or your favorite type)

Salt, for pasta water

For the Pumpkin Sauce:

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin puree (or homemade puree)

1/2 cup vegetable broth (or chicken broth)

1/2 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Salt and black pepper, to taste

1 tablespoon fresh sage, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried sage)

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Make the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving about 1 cup of pasta water for the sauce.
  2. Make the Pumpkin Sauce: In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for another minute, until fragrant. Stir in the pumpkin puree, vegetable broth, heavy cream, nutmeg, cinnamon, and sage. Mix everything together until smooth and heated through. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Let the sauce simmer for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. If the sauce is too thick, add some of the reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
  3. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the pumpkin sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly in the creamy sauce. Add more pasta water if needed to make the sauce extra creamy and coat the pasta well. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
  4. Serve: Serve the creamy pumpkin pasta in bowls, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese (if using) and extra sage, if desired.

Notes

Add sautéed spinach or kale to the pasta for extra veggies.

Make it dairy-free by using coconut cream and skipping the Parmesan.

Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.

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