4.7 from 69 votes
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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 645 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Add the cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese. Stir until combined. Add a little pasta water, if necessary.
- Serve warm with the garlic breadcrumbs and extra Parmesan cheese.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.