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creamy parmesan pumpkin pasta a delicious fall delight
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This Sage-Brown Butter Pumpkin Pasta is a comforting autumn indulgence, combining the sweetness of pumpkin with the nutty aroma of brown butter and fresh sage. It’s a creamy, flavorful dish perfect for a cozy fall evening.
Ingredients
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- 250g (9oz) Penne or Fettuccine Pasta
- 200g (¾ cup) Pure Pumpkin Purée (not pie filling)
- 150ml (2/3 cup) Heavy Cream
- 100g (1 cup) Grated Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
- 60g (4 tbsp) Unsalted Butter
- 10 Fresh Sage Leaves, plus extra for garnish
- 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1 Small Onion, finely diced
- 200ml (¾ cup) Vegetable Broth (low-sodium)
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- ½ tsp Sea Salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper, plus more to taste
- 2 tbsp Toasted Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) – for garnish
- 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped – for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
- Sauté Aromatics: Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
- Make Pumpkin Sauce: Simmer pumpkin purée, broth, and cream with Parmesan, seasoning to taste.
- Brown Butter & Sage: Melt butter with sage until golden-brown and nutty.
- Combine & Serve: Toss pasta with sauce, adding pasta water to adjust consistency. Garnish with brown butter, pumpkin seeds, and parsley.
Notes
For the best flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan and 100% pure pumpkin purée. Brown butter can burn quickly, so watch it closely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg