Description
This Easy Pumpkin Pasta Sauce is a creamy and flavorful dish perfect for a quick and comforting dinner. The velvety pumpkin sauce pairs beautifully with your favorite pasta, creating a satisfying meal that captures the essence of fall.
Ingredients
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Main Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- ½ cup heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon dried sage
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
Additional Ingredients:
- 12 ounces cooked pasta of choice
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat Olive Oil: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil.
- Cook Onion and Garlic: Add chopped onion and cook until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add Pumpkin Puree and Broth: Stir in pumpkin puree and vegetable broth until smooth.
- Prepare Sauce: Mix in cream, nutmeg, sage, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- Finish Sauce: Reduce heat, stir in Parmesan until melted. Toss cooked pasta in sauce until coated.
- Serve: Top with additional Parmesan and parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut milk and omit Parmesan or use a vegan cheese alternative.
- Enhance with sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or cooked sausage for added flavor and protein.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
