Description
This creamy Pumpkin Pasta Sauce is a delightful combination of autumn flavors, perfect for dressing your favorite pasta and bringing warmth to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 Tbsp. fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the half-and-half and pumpkin puree until well combined, then add the nutmeg.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring continuously until heated through.
- Remove from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve over cooked pasta, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
This sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce, Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 225 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Pasta Sauce, creamy pasta sauce, fall recipes, pumpkin recipes