Pumpkin Pasta with Sage
This creamy pumpkin pasta with sage is a comforting and flavorful autumn dish. The sweetness of pumpkin is balanced perfectly with earthy sage and a touch of Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta (such as penne or rigatoni)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Toasted pumpkin seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Stir in pumpkin puree and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water.
- Stir in fresh sage.
- Serve immediately, garnished with toasted pumpkin seeds, if desired.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use browned butter instead of olive oil. You can also add a pinch of nutmeg or cinnamon to the sauce.
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