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Creamy Pumpkin Pasta Recipe

Creamy Pumpkin Pasta Recipe
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4.9 from 13 reviews

This creamy pumpkin pasta recipe offers a comforting and flavorful twist on traditional pasta dishes. Combining smooth pumpkin purée with savory garlic, fresh sage, and parmesan, it’s a perfect autumn-inspired meal that’s both easy to prepare and richly satisfying. Topped with spinach, crunchy walnuts, and roasted pepitas, it delivers a delightful mix of textures and nutrients, making it a wholesome vegetarian dish ideal for cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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Pasta and Sauce

  • 8 ounces pasta (fettuccine, spaghetti, linguini)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 cup pumpkin purée
  • 2 Tablespoons milk
  • 1 Tablespoon white wine vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • 3/4 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
  • 3–4 fresh sage leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried sage)
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan

Add-ins and Toppings

  • 2 cups spinach
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 Tablespoons roasted pepitas

Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Sauté Garlic: While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Make the Pumpkin Sauce: Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the pumpkin purée, milk, white wine vinegar, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper. Whisk the ingredients together and let the sauce simmer gently for 4-5 minutes to meld the flavors.
  4. Add Sage and Parmesan: Whisk in the fresh or dried sage leaves along with the grated parmesan cheese. Continue whisking off the heat for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and becomes creamy.
  5. Incorporate Spinach and Pasta: Stir the fresh spinach into the sauce until wilted. Then add the cooked pasta and toss everything together to coat the noodles evenly.
  6. Serve with Toppings: Transfer the pasta to serving plates and top with chopped walnuts, roasted pepitas, extra parmesan if desired, and garnish with additional sage leaves. Enjoy immediately while warm.

Notes

  • You can substitute any type of pasta you prefer; gluten-free pasta works well for dietary needs.
  • For a vegan option, replace milk with plant-based milk and use nutritional yeast instead of parmesan.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste; adding a pinch of nutmeg can complement the pumpkin’s flavor.
  • Use fresh sage for best flavor; dried sage is a fine alternative if fresh is unavailable.
  • Roasted pepitas and walnuts add a nice crunch and extra nutrition—feel free to omit or swap with toasted pine nuts.

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Keywords: pumpkin pasta, creamy pumpkin sauce, autumn pasta recipe, vegetarian pasta, pumpkin purée pasta, easy pasta dishes

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