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A large skillet with pumpkin pasta sauce ready for serving.
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Easy Pumpkin Pasta Sauce

A rich and creamy pumpkin sauce that you can mix together with your favorite pasta noodles!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 592kcal
Author Ashley C.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pasta
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 1/4 cups heavy cream at room temperature
  • 1 1/4 cups grated Parmesan
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree*
  • Fresh sage chopped (optional)

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, drain.
  • While pasta is cooking, in a medium sized skillet over medium low heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic and cook until just fragrant, about 1 minute. Lower heat to low and pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer, whisking occasionally until it starts to thicken.
  • Add in salt, black pepper, nutmeg and grated Parmesan and whisk gently until the cheese has melted completely.
  • Add pumpkin and stir until it has been incorporated completely. Add pasta to pan and toss to coat. Garnish with chopped fresh sage and enjoy!

Notes

*PUMPKIN PUREE: You can use up to one full can of pumpkin puree, depending on how taste for pumpkin flavor.  
SUBSTITUTIONS
  • This dish tastes great with any kind of pasta. However, keep in mind that some pasta noodles soak up sauce faster then others so you may not have enough sauce for an entire pound of pasta. Slowly add the pasta to the sauce until you achieve the desired consistency.
  • Serve it with Italian sausage or chicken for additional protein and flavor.
STORAGE 
  • Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. 
  • To freeze, cool the dish completely, then store in a freezer safe container for up to three months. The sauce can also be frozen separately. To reheat, stir over low heat to prevent it from curdling. 
OTHER
  • If the sauce gets too thick while cooking or reheating, just thin it out with some water.

Nutrition

Calories: 592kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 635mg | Potassium: 316mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 7381IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 292mg | Iron: 2mg