Creamy and Easy Pumpkin Sauce Pasta: A Cozy Comfort Dish
This creamy and easy pumpkin sauce pasta is the perfect cozy comfort dish, blending the rich flavors of pumpkin with al dente pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the pumpkin puree, heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Allow the sauce to simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well incorporated.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and cheese with a vegan alternative.
- Add steamed vegetables for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 400 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 12 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 milligrams
Keywords: pumpkin sauce, pasta, creamy, comfort food