Pumpkin Pasta

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4.7

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    645 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Pumpkin Pasta

Creamy pumpkin pasta with Parmesan cheese and crispy garlic breadcrumbs. This easy pasta recipe is the perfect fall meal, so cozy and comforting!

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Ingredients

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For the pasta:

  • 1 pound Rigatoni pasta, or pasta of your choice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large shallot chopped
  • 4-5 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon freshly chopped rosemary
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 15 ounce can pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup vegetable broth, can use chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

For the garlic breadcrumbs:

  • 3 tablespoons salted butter
  • 2 cups finely torn ciabatta or French bread
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • kosher salt, to taste
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Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta to al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water, drain pasta, and set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, make the garlic breadcrumbs. In a large skillet, heat the butter over medium heat. Add the bread and cook, stirring occasionally, until bread is golden brown and toasted. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Season with salt, to taste. Set aside.
  3. To make the sauce. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the shallot and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic, rosemary, and crushed red pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add the pumpkin and 1 cup of vegetable broth. Stir until combined. Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt, pepper, and pinch of nutmeg.
  5. Add the cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese. Stir until combined. Add a little pasta water, if necessary.
  6. Serve warm with the garlic breadcrumbs and extra Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 645kcal (32%) Carbohydrates 102g (34%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 45mg (15%) Sodium 838mg (35%) Potassium 470mg (13%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 11677IU (234%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 171mg (17%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 645 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 645kcal 32%
Carbohydrates 102g 34%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 838mg 35%
Potassium 470mg 10%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 11677IU 234%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 171mg 17%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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