Description
This creamy pumpkin pasta recipe combines real pumpkin purée with fresh sage, garlic, and spinach to create a delicious and comforting dish that’s perfect for fall or any time of the year.
Ingredients
- Pumpkin
- Vegetable Broth
- Sage
- Spinach
- White Wine Vinegar
- Milk of Choice
- Olive Oil
- Garlic
- Pasta
- Grated Parmesan
- Chopped Walnuts
- Roasted Pepitas
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
- Add the pumpkin purée, vegetable broth, and white wine vinegar to the skillet. Stir until combined and let simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.
- Stir the fresh spinach into the pumpkin sauce until wilted. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water as needed.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce and toss to coat. Stir in grated parmesan and sage, mixing well.
- Serve topped with chopped walnuts and roasted pepitas for added crunch.
Notes
Feel free to substitute spinach with kale or other leafy greens for variety. Adjust the amount of garlic to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course, Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Creamy Pumpkin Pasta, Pumpkin Pasta Recipe, Fall Pasta Dish, Vegetarian Pasta, Comfort Food