Easy Pumpkin Pasta Sauce

Name: Easy Pumpkin Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound pasta; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 1/4 cups heavy cream; 1 1/4 cups grated parmesan; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 cup pumpkin puree*; fresh sage

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
592 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Easy Pumpkin Pasta Sauce

Mila Ali

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A rich and creamy pumpkin sauce that you can mix together with your favorite pasta noodles!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 pound pasta
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 1/4 cups heavy cream at room temperature
1 1/4 cups grated parmesan
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup pumpkin puree*
fresh sage chopped (optional)

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Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions, drain.
While pasta is cooking, in a medium sized skillet over medium low heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic and cook until just fragrant, about 1 minute. Lower heat to low and pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer, whisking occasionally until it starts to thicken.
Add in salt, black pepper, nutmeg and grated Parmesan and whisk gently until the cheese has melted completely.
Add pumpkin and stir until it has been incorporated completely. Add pasta to pan and toss to coat. Garnish with chopped fresh sage and enjoy!

Notes

*PUMPKIN PUREE: You can use up to one full can of pumpkin puree, depending on how taste for pumpkin flavor.
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STORAGE
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This dish tastes great with any kind of pasta. However, keep in mind that some pasta noodles soak up sauce faster then others so you may not have enough sauce for an entire pound of pasta. Slowly add the pasta to the sauce until you achieve the desired consistency.
Serve it with Italian sausage or chicken for additional protein and flavor.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To freeze, cool the dish completely, then store in a freezer safe container for up to three months. The sauce can also be frozen separately. To reheat, stir over low heat to prevent it from curdling.
If the sauce gets too thick while cooking or reheating, just thin it out with some water.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 592kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 63g (21%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Cholesterol 96mg (32%) Sodium 635mg (26%) Potassium 316mg (9%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 7381IU (148%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 292mg (29%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 592 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	592kcal	30%
Carbohydrates	63g	21%
Protein	19g	38%
Fat	29g	45%
Saturated Fat	18g	90%
Cholesterol	96mg	32%
Sodium	635mg	26%
Potassium	316mg	7%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	7381IU	148%
Vitamin C	2mg	2%
Calcium	292mg	29%
Iron	2mg	11%