Description
This creamy pumpkin pasta sauce is a perfect blend of flavors, combining the rich taste of pumpkin with garlic and Parmesan cheese for a delightful dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 3 garlic cloves
- minced
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 Tbsp. fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the half-and-half and bring to a simmer.
- Mix in the pumpkin puree and ground nutmeg, cooking for about 5 minutes until heated through.
- Remove from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined.
- Serve over your favorite pasta and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or some sautéed mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce, Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 225 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Pasta Sauce, creamy sauce, pumpkin recipe, pasta sauce, fall recipes