Description
Creamy pumpkin pasta is a warm and inviting dish that brings the flavors of autumn to your table. With a luscious, velvety sauce made from pure pumpkin puree, heavy cream, and aromatic spices, this pasta is comfort food at its finest. Perfect for cozy evenings or festive gatherings, each bite promises to wrap you in a culinary hug. Simple to make yet impressive enough for guests, this recipe is sure to become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook fettuccine until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in pumpkin puree and heavy cream; simmer for about 3 minutes until well combined.
- Add nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Toss cooked fettuccine with the creamy sauce, adding reserved pasta water if necessary to achieve desired consistency.
- Off heat, mix in grated Parmesan cheese until melted. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 75mg