Creamy Parmesan Pumpkin Pasta
Creamy Parmesan Pumpkin Pasta is the ultimate dish to embrace the flavors of fall. This rich and comforting pasta combines a velvety pumpkin sauce with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, creating an irresistible meal that’s perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings. In just 20 minutes, you can serve up this delightful dish that beautifully showcases the essence of autumn. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with grilled chicken or Italian sausage, this pasta is sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground sage
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni in boiling salted water until al dente; drain.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until soft.
- Stir in pumpkin puree and sauté briefly before adding cream, salt, pepper, sage, nutmeg, and brown sugar. Simmer for a few minutes.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss until well coated.
- Serve garnished with extra Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 513
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 422mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 78mg
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