Description
Creamy Pumpkin Pasta is the ultimate comfort dish, perfect for cozy evenings or festive gatherings. This rich and velvety pasta envelops your taste buds with the flavors of pumpkin, garlic, and cream, making it a delightful experience for family and friends. Simple to prepare yet impressive enough for special occasions, this recipe will quickly become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (100% pure)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp dried sage
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of butter or olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds, then add chopped onions and cook until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in pumpkin puree and heavy cream, mixing well. Let simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Season with salt, pepper, nutmeg, and sage; adjust to taste.
- Fold in fresh spinach until wilted (1-2 minutes) and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Combine cooked fettuccine with the creamy sauce and toss until evenly coated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg