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Creamy Pumpkin Pasta

Creamy Pumpkin Pasta Sauce, delicious fast and easy creamy squash/pumpkin pasta recipe. The perfect weeknight vegetarian dinner.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 247 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree fresh or canned purée only, drain in a sieve for approximately 10-15 minutes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 clove garlic chopped
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup cream (whipping/whole or heavy)
  • 3 cups cooked al dente fettuccine (approximately 12 ounces dry)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped Italian parsley

Instructions

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  1. 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

  • Be sure if using store bought pumpkin not to buy pumpkin pie filling. If making your own you could use either my simple Pumpkin Puree or an Easy Roasted Puree.
  • Any leftover pumpkin pasta should be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated. It will keep 1-2 days in the fridge. Re-heat the leftovers either in a microwave or on the stove in a saucepan on medium-low heat. Add a little milk to bring it to the same creamy consistency.

Nutrition Information

Calories 247kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 52mg (17%) Sodium 222mg (9%) Potassium 177mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 10045IU (201%) Vitamin C 5.4mg (6%) Calcium 65mg (7%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 247

% 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.