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Creamy Pumpkin Pasta Recipe
Creamy Pumpkin Pasta is a savory, delicious, easy-to-make vegetarian main or side dish! Your favorite pasta is combined with sautéed shallot, garlic, broth, pumpkin, and two types of cheese for a warm and comforting meal that's perfect this time of year!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 582 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound pasta
- kosher salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 shallot onion finely chopped
- 2-3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 15 ounces can of pumpkin puree one can
- 1 cup grated red cheddar
- 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: fresh thyme
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, heat a large pan over medium heat. Drizzle with the oil and sauté the shallot for 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook, stirring continuously for 1 minute.
- Add the broth and pumpkin puree, and whisk until combined and creamy. Add the grated cheddar and stir until melted. Add the cooked pasta over the creamy sauce and stir to coat.
- Garnish with parmesan and fresh thyme, if desired.
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Notes
- Storing: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Reheating: Before reheating, stir in a bit of milk to make the pasta creamier. Reheat in the microwave in small increments, covered until heated through.
- Use any pasta of your choice.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
582kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
77g
(26%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
34mg
(11%)
Sodium
1371mg
(57%)
Potassium
57mg
(2%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
638IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
304mg
(30%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 582
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 582kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 77g | 26% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 1371mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 57mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 638IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 304mg | 30% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.