Easy Pumpkin Pasta Sauce
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A luxurious and savory pumpkin pasta made with grated Parmesan, pumpkin puree, and a touch of cream.
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Ingredients
- 16 ounces penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup water reserved pasta water
- ½ cup half and half
- ¾ cup milk
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese plus more for serving, shredded
Instructions
Cook the pasta:
- Cook the pasta according to package directions, reserve 1 cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.
Make the sauce:
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Add the pumpkin puree and half of the reserved pasta water. Whisk until a smooth paste forms.
- Stir in the half and half milk, nutmeg, and salt to the sauce bring to a simmer while occasionally stirring. Cook for 5 minutes or until thickened and smooth.
- Add in the grated Parmesan and whisk until the cheese is dissolved.
Combine:
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to combine. Add a little more pasta water if your sauce is too thick. Top with additional Parmesan cheese and serve.
Notes
- You can also use regular of gluten-free pasta and dairy-free milk instead of milk and canned coconut milk for the half & half at equal amounts.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1½ cups
Calories
404kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
64g
(21%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
683mg
(28%)
Potassium
370mg
(8%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
6527IU
(131%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
274mg
(27%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 404 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1½ cups | |
| Calories | 404kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 683mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 370mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 6527IU | 131% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 274mg | 27% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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