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Creamy Pumpkin Pasta
Get cozy this fall with this delicious and creamy pumpkin pasta recipe. Made with canned pumpkin puree and no cheese it's ready in minutes!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 355 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ounces cavatappi pasta or pasta of choice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3-4 sage leaves minced
- 3-4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 ounce can pumpkin puree
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ cup whole milk
- grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, drain and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and sage, and cook until aromatic, 1 minute. Add the pumpkin puree, salt, pepper and nutmeg and continue to cook for 2-3 more minutes. Add the milk and stir until well combined and creamy.
- Toss the reserved cooked pasta with the sauce, add ½ cup of the reserved pasta water to combine until the sauce clings to the pasta and is glossy.
- Sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese on top, if using and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 4-5 days in the fridge.
Nutrition Information
Calories
355kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
64g
(21%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
22mg
(1%)
Potassium
348mg
(10%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
11102IU
(222%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
58mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 355
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 355kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 22mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 348mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 11102IU | 222% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.