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Creamy Pumpkin Pasta Recipe

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This creamy pumpkin pasta recipe combines smooth pumpkin purée with a luscious blend of butter, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and cream to create a comforting and flavorful sauce. Tossed with perfectly cooked al dente fettuccine and garnished with fresh Italian parsley, this dish is a quick and satisfying meal perfect for fall or any time you're craving a rich, seasonal pasta.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin purée (fresh or canned; drained in a sieve for 10-15 minutes)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup cream (whipping, whole, or heavy)
  • 3 cups cooked al dente fettuccine (approximately 12 ounces dry)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped Italian parsley

Instructions

  1. Prepare the base: Heat a large pan over low to medium heat and add the olive oil, butter, and chopped garlic. Cook gently for about 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
  2. Add pumpkin and cream: Stir in the drained pumpkin purée, salt, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and cream. Whisk everything together to combine thoroughly.
  3. Simmer sauce: Allow the sauce to heat through for approximately 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a small amount of reserved pasta water to loosen it to your desired consistency.
  4. Incorporate pasta: Gently add the cooked fettuccine to the sauce, stirring carefully to coat the pasta evenly with the creamy pumpkin sauce.
  5. Serve and garnish: Plate the pasta immediately and top with additional freshly grated Parmesan cheese or Parmesan flakes and sprinkle with fresh chopped Italian parsley. Enjoy your creamy pumpkin pasta hot.

Notes

  • Drain canned pumpkin purée in a sieve for 10-15 minutes to remove excess liquid, preventing a watery sauce.
  • If you prefer a dairy-free option, substitute cream with coconut cream and use a vegan Parmesan alternative.
  • Reserve some pasta cooking water to adjust sauce consistency as needed.
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese provides better flavor and texture than pre-grated varieties.
  • Serve immediately to enjoy the sauce at its creamiest texture.

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