Description
Indulge in the warm embrace of this creamy pumpkin pasta, where rich flavors and comforting textures unite. With a luscious sauce that clings to every strand, this dish is not just a meal; it’s a nostalgic experience perfect for cozy evenings or festive gatherings. Quick to prepare and bursting with the essence of fall, this pumpkin pasta will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (100% pumpkin)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 5 fresh sage leaves, chopped (or 1 tsp dried sage)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic and chopped sage for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in canned pumpkin puree and heavy cream, simmering gently until warmed through and well combined.
- Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and freshly grated nutmeg. Adjust to taste.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water gradually until desired creaminess is achieved.
- Serve immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and extra sage leaves if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sauteing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg