Description
Creamy Pumpkin Sage Pasta is the perfect comfort food for chilly evenings and festive gatherings. This delightful dish features silky fettuccine or penne enveloped in a velvety pumpkin sauce, enriched with aromatic sage and garlic. A fusion of creamy textures and earthy flavors, it transforms simple ingredients into an unforgettable culinary experience that warms the heart and tantalizes the taste buds.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 10 fresh sage leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter or oil. Sauté minced garlic and sage until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Lower the heat, add heavy cream, and stir in pumpkin puree until smooth. If too thick, add reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper, then mix in Parmesan cheese. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Toss cooked pasta with the sauce until well coated.
- Serve garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and crispy sage leaves if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 80mg