Description
A delicious and creamy pasta dish made with pumpkin, perfect for fall.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add pumpkin puree, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- Simmer the sauce for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and Parmesan with nutritional yeast.
- Feel free to add cooked chicken or sausage for extra protein.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg