Description
This Creamy Pumpkin Pasta is a quick, delightful meal bursting with autumn flavors. It features a rich pumpkin sauce and fresh herbs, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 oz pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- ⅓ cup pasta water, plus more if needed
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup cream cheese
- ¼ cup Parmesan, plus more to serve
- ½ teaspoon dried sage
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Reserve about a cup of pasta water before draining the pasta.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add reserved pasta water, pumpkin puree, cream cheese, parmesan, and herbs to the skillet and stir until creamy.
- Combine the drained pasta with the sauce in the skillet, adding more pasta water if needed for desired consistency.
- Serve with olive oil drizzle and extra parmesan.
Notes
Opt for freshly grated parmesan for better flavor.
Allow cream cheese to sit at room temperature for smoother incorporation.
Experiment with vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 33mg