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Easy Pumpkin Pasta Sauce
Easy Pumpkin Pasta Sauce combines pumpkin puree with cream, Parmesan cheese, and warming spices like nutmeg and garlic, creating a creamy, savory sauce perfect for coating pasta. The sauce’s smooth texture and gentle pumpkin flavor make it a comforting meal component, suitable for pairing with a variety of pasta types. Its rich, buttery base with hints of garlic and cheese provides depth without overwhelming the pumpkin.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
592 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream at room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups Parmesan Cheese grated
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- sage chopped (optional, fresh
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!
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Notes
- Adjust pumpkin puree quantity to taste; up to one full can can be used for a stronger pumpkin flavor.
- Any pasta type works, but some may soak up sauce faster; add pasta gradually to maintain sauce consistency.
- Store sauce refrigerated up to 3 days; freeze for up to 3 months, either mixed with pasta or separately.
- Reheat gently over low heat to avoid curdling; thin with water if sauce thickens too much.
- Serve with Italian sausage or chicken to add protein and flavor variety.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 592
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.