Description
Creamy Pumpkin Pasta is the ultimate fall comfort food, featuring a rich and savory pumpkin sauce paired with rigatoni pasta. With creamy ingredients like heavy cream, sour cream, and nutmeg, this dish offers a perfect balance of sweet and savory. Easy to make and full of flavor, it’s a great way to enjoy pumpkin in a savory dish.
Ingredients
12 oz rigatoni pasta
2 tbsp butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
1 cup chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
¼ cup sour cream
1 tsp nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh Parmesan cheese, for garnish
Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
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Cook the Pasta:
Cook the rigatoni according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside. -
Prepare the Sauce:
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, cooking until softened (about 3 minutes).
Stir in the pumpkin puree, chicken broth, heavy cream, sour cream, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. -
Combine:
Add the cooked pasta to the pumpkin sauce and stir to combine. Let the pasta simmer in the sauce for 2-3 minutes, allowing it to thicken. -
Serve:
Garnish with fresh Parmesan and parsley. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Vegetarian/Vegan: Use vegetable broth and non-dairy cream for a vegan option.
Seasonings: Add ground sage, cumin, or a pinch of cayenne for extra flavor.
Storage/Reheating:
Storage: Store leftover pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating: Reheat gently on the stovetop, adding a little cream or broth to loosen the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
