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Creamy Parmesan Pumpkin Pasta

Rachel Riesgraf
Creamy, dreamy pumpkin pasta with pumpkin sauce that is super easy to make, full of fall flavor and ready in just 20 minutes! Made with canned pumpkin, heavy cream and pantry staple ingredients you likely already have in your home. Serve with chicken breasts or Italian sausage for added protein!
5 stars
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces pasta
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • ½ yellow onion, diced
  • pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground sage
  • teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese , plus more for serving

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta to al dente according to package directions. Meanwhile, make the pumpkin sauce.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter then add onion and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until translucent and soft. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Add the pumpkin puree to the skillet and stir to combine with the onions, allowing the pumpkin to sautée for one minute. Then pour in the heavy whipping cream and whisk to combine. Mix in salt, pepper, sage, nutmeg and brown sugar. Let simmer for about 2-3 minutes then mix in the parmesan cheese.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to combine.
  • Serve and garnish with more freshly grated parmesan cheese and cracked black pepper.

Nutritional information is automatically calculated by a third party software and is only an estimate, not a guarantee. This information is provided as courtesy, and you are solely responsible for all decisions related to your health.

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