4.9 from 84 votes
Creamy Pumpkin Pasta
This Creamy Pumpkin Pasta is delicious & flavorful, perfect for a hearty weeknight meal!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 676 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon ground sage
- ⅛ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 15 ounces pumpkin puree canned or fresh
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 16 ounces rigatoni or medium pasta
- 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a saucepan, cook onion, garlic, sage, thyme, and chili flakes in butter over medium heat until tender.
- Add flour and cook 1-2 minutes. Stir in broth a little bit at a time until smooth. Simmer 1 minute.
- Add pumpkin and heavy cream. Simmer uncovered until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta al dente in salted water according to package directions. Drain well, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.
- Toss pasta with sauce, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time if needed. Top with parmesan cheese and parsley.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
676
(34%)
Carbohydrates
101g
(34%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
65mg
(22%)
Sodium
462mg
(19%)
Potassium
756mg
(22%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
9844IU
(197%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
113mg
(11%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 676
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 676 | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 101g | 34% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 462mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 756mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 9844IU | 197% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 113mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.