Creamy Parmesan Pumpkin Pasta Recipe
A rich and creamy Parmesan pumpkin pasta that’s perfect for cozy autumn meals. This delicious rigatoni dish features a smooth pumpkin sauce infused with aromatic spices and a touch of brown sugar, balanced by savory Parmesan and creamy heavy whipping cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pasta
- 8 ounces rigatoni pasta
Sauce
- 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 Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the rigatoni pasta until al dente. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onions become translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Pumpkin Puree: Stir in the pumpkin puree and cook for one minute to warm through and blend flavors.
- Make Sauce: Pour in the heavy whipping cream and whisk to combine smoothly with the pumpkin. Add salt, black pepper, ground sage, ground nutmeg, and brown sugar, stirring well to incorporate all seasonings.
- Simmer Sauce: Let the sauce gently simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to thicken slightly and develop flavor.
- Add Parmesan: Stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese until completely melted and the sauce becomes creamy.
- Toss Pasta: Add the cooked rigatoni to the skillet and toss thoroughly with the pumpkin Parmesan sauce until the pasta is well coated. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh Parmesan cheese for the best flavor and smooth sauce texture.
- You can substitute rigatoni with penne or other tube-shaped pasta.
- Adjust seasoning and sweetness according to your taste preferences.
- This dish pairs well with a crisp green salad or roasted vegetables.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently on the stovetop.
Keywords: pumpkin pasta, creamy pumpkin sauce, Parmesan pasta, fall recipes, vegetarian pasta
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