Description
Creamy Parmesan Pumpkin Pasta is a comforting fall-inspired dish that brings together the rich flavors of pumpkin and creamy Parmesan in a quick and satisfying meal. In just 20 minutes, you can enjoy this delightful pasta topped with a luscious pumpkin sauce, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. The combination of rigatoni pasta, aromatic spices, and heavy cream creates a comforting experience that appeals to both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 yellow onion (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground sage
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the diced onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in pumpkin puree, then add heavy cream and whisk to combine. Season with salt, pepper, sage, nutmeg, and brown sugar; simmer for a few minutes.
- Mix in grated Parmesan until melted. Combine the drained pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 85mg