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Spaghetti with Pumpkin Parmesan Sauce
5 from 9 votes

Spaghetti with Pumpkin Parmesan Sauce

Enjoy something delicious and satisfying with this easy-to-make recipe.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 1 shallot small, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • kosher salt
  • 1 pumpkin puree 15-ounce can, not pumpkin pie filling
  • 1 cup chicken stock low-sodium
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese grated, plus more for serving
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice fresh; plus more to taste
Chopped toasted hazelnuts (or walnuts), for serving
Fried sage leaves*, for serving
Crushed red pepper flakes, for serving

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot and salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente (10 to 11 minutes).
  2. Meanwhile, make the sauce. Warm butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add shallot, garlic and a pinch of salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender (about 3 minutes). Stir in pumpkin puree, chicken stock and 1 teaspoon salt. Let simmer for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, then add heavy cream, Parmesan, nutmeg and lemon juice. Stir until the cheese has melted into the sauce and the cream is fully incorporated. At this point, you don’t want the sauce to boil, so adjust heat if needed. Season to taste with additional salt and lemon juice.
  3. Drain spaghetti, then add to the sauce, tossing to evenly coat. Divide spaghetti between 4 bowls, and top each with a dusting of Parmesan, chopped hazelnuts, fried sage leaves and red pepper flakes to taste. Enjoy immediately!

Notes

  • * To make fried sage leaves, warm a couple tablespoons olive oil in a small saucepan. Once hot, drop in 8 to 10 sage leaves. They should sizzle right away. Cook for 3 seconds, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle with a little salt. Repeat with remaining sage leaves. You’ll need 5 to 6 leaves per serving, and perhaps make a few extra to serve on the side!