Cozy 30-Minute Pumpkin Harvest Pasta Sauce
A creamy pumpkin sauce for pasta, perfect for fall harvest meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in pumpkin puree, vegetable broth, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Toss sauce with cooked pasta. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can use canned pumpkin puree or homemade.
- For a vegan version, replace cream with coconut milk and omit cheese.
- Add cooked vegetables like spinach or roasted squash for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup sauce (without pasta)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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