Creamy Pumpkin Pasta
Indulge in the rich flavors of creamy pumpkin pasta, a comforting dish that captures the essence of fall. This delightful recipe combines fettuccine with a velvety pumpkin sauce, infused with aromatic garlic and nutmeg for a warm, inviting meal. Perfect for family gatherings or intimate dinners, this dish is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Fall
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook fettuccine until al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add pumpkin puree and heavy cream to the skillet; mix well and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir cooked fettuccine into the sauce, using reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese and nutmeg until smooth; season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg