Creamy Pumpkin Pasta
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
443 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Creamy Pumpkin Pasta
Description
Creamy Pumpkin Pasta features rigatoni coated in a pumpkin sauce that blends pumpkin puree with chicken broth, heavy cream, and sour cream. The sauce base begins by sautéing finely chopped onions and minced garlic in butter to soften and release their flavors. Adding the pumpkin puree and liquids creates a sauce that simmers gently, allowing the flavors to meld and thicken slightly over ten minutes. Nutmeg and seasonings infuse subtle warmth and balance.
After simmering, the cooked pasta is stirred into the sauce, absorbing the creamy pumpkin flavors and thickening the coating as it cooks briefly together. Fresh parsley and grated Parmesan enhance the final dish, adding fresh herbal brightness and savory umami. The texture of the rigatoni holds the sauce well, creating a hearty yet silky pasta dish well-suited for cooler evenings.
This recipe is ideal for those seeking a creamy pasta incorporating fall flavors in a straightforward method. The sauce can be varied by adjusting cream or broth to desired consistency. Garnishing with Parmesan and parsley adds layers of flavor and visual appeal. It serves well as a main course, complemented by a simple side or salad.
Ingredients
- 1 pound rigatoni pasta
- 1 onion finely chopped, small
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups pumpkin puree
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons parsley minced, fresh
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain pasta, and set aside.
- In a large skillet, saute the onion and garlic in butter, over medium heat, until soft.
- Whisk in the pumpkin puree, chicken broth, heavy cream, sour cream and seasonings.
- Simmer pumpkin sauce 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir cooked pasta into pumpkin sauce, simmering 2-3 minutes more until thick.
- Garnish with Parmesan cheese and parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 443 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 443kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 67g | 22% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 804mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 468mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 13236IU | 265% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 127mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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