Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this savory and comforting Creamy Pumpkin Pasta. A delightful blend of pumpkin puree, chicken broth, and a touch of cream, this pasta dish is perfect for fall evenings or anytime you crave a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 1 pound rigatoni pasta
Pumpkin Sauce:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups pumpkin puree
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Boil the Pasta: Cook the rigatoni pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Saute Onion and Garlic: In a large skillet, saute the onion and garlic in butter over medium heat until soft.
- Prepare the Pumpkin Sauce: Whisk together pumpkin puree, chicken broth, heavy cream, sour cream, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Simmer the sauce for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Stir the cooked pasta into the pumpkin sauce and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with Parmesan cheese and parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 443 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 804mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 67g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 36mg
Keywords: Creamy Pumpkin Pasta, Pumpkin Pasta Recipe, Fall Pasta Dish
