Creamy Pumpkin Pasta
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
247 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Creamy Pumpkin Pasta
Description
This recipe blends pumpkin purée with butter, olive oil, garlic, cream, salt, and Parmesan cheese to create a rich yet light sauce. The pumpkin needs to be well-drained to avoid excess moisture. The sauce is gently heated and whisked until smooth, then tossed with al dente cooked fettuccine and fresh parsley for brightness. The Parmesan adds umami and depth.
The dish is ideal for fall or any time you want a pasta with a creamy vegetable-based sauce. It pairs well with simple sides or green salads. Serving immediately helps preserve the creamy texture and fresh flavors.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days. Reheat gently in a pan or microwave, adding a little milk or cream to restore creaminess as needed.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin fresh or canned purée only, drain in a sieve for approximately 10-15 minutes, puree
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 clove garlic chopped
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- ¼ cup cream whipping, whole or heavy
- 3 cups fettuccine cooked al dente (approx. 12 ounces dry
- 2 tablespoons parsley fresh chopped Italian
Instructions
- In a large pan add the olive oil, butter and garlic, cook on low-medium heat 1 minute, add the pumpkin purée, salt, Parmesan cheese and cream, whisk to combine and heat thoroughly approximately 3-5 minutes, if too thick add a little pasta water, then gently add the cooked pasta and stir to combine. Serve immediately topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese or flakes. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use only pure pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling) to avoid added sugars and spices.
- Drain canned pumpkin purée in a sieve for 10-15 minutes to remove excess moisture before using.
- Leftover pasta can be refrigerated tightly covered for up to 2 days; reheat gently adding a splash of milk or cream to maintain texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 247 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 247kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 222mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 177mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 10045IU | 201% |
| Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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