Description
Creamy, savory, and soul-warming, this pumpkin pasta sauce brings fall comfort to your plate in under 30 minutes. It’s rich, velvety, and perfect for any pasta shape.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3/4 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 8 ounces cooked pasta (penne, fettuccine, or choice)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and garlic. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in pumpkin purée, vegetable broth, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Lower heat, add heavy cream, and simmer for another 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Adjust seasoning if needed. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of broth.
- Toss cooked pasta into the sauce and coat well.
- Serve warm with extra Parmesan and herbs if desired.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor and melting.
- Warm the cream slightly before adding to prevent curdling.
- A pinch of red chili flakes adds a nice heat if desired.
- Let sauce sit a few minutes before serving to deepen flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: pumpkin pasta sauce, creamy pumpkin sauce, fall pasta recipe, vegetarian pasta sauce, easy pumpkin recipe