Description
Indulge in the warmth of fall with this creamy pumpkin pasta, a dish that perfectly captures the essence of the season. Silky fettuccine enveloped in a luscious pumpkin sauce, enhanced with fragrant sage and garlic, makes for an irresistible meal that’s easy to prepare yet impressive enough for gatherings. Enjoy each bite as it brings comfort and joy to your table, making every dinner special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (100% pumpkin)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh sage, chopped
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes; drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic and sage until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in pumpkin puree and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Gradually add heavy cream while stirring until smooth; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Toss cooked pasta into the sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh Parmesan and additional sage if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sauteing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 65mg