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The BEST Pumpkin Pasta Recipe

The BEST Pumpkin Pasta Recipe
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A creamy and comforting pumpkin pasta recipe featuring a savory pumpkin sauce combined with garlic, sage, and parmesan, tossed with spinach and topped with crunchy walnuts and roasted pepitas. Perfect for a cozy fall dinner or anytime you crave a seasonal twist on classic pasta.

Ingredients

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Pasta

  • 8 ounces pasta (fettuccine, spaghetti, linguini)

Sauce

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 cup pumpkin purée
  • 2 Tablespoons milk
  • 1 Tablespoon white wine vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • 3/4 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
  • 3–4 fresh sage leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried sage)
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan

Add-ins and Toppings

  • 2 cups spinach
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 Tablespoons roasted pepitas

Instructions

  1. Cook Pasta: Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Cook Garlic: While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic in a pan over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
  3. Add Ingredients: Lower the heat to medium and add pumpkin purée, milk, white wine vinegar, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper into the pan with garlic.
  4. Whisk & Simmer: Whisk all the ingredients together quickly and allow the sauce to simmer gently for about 4-5 minutes, letting the flavors meld and the sauce thicken slightly.
  5. Add Sage & Parmesan: Stir in fresh or dried sage leaves along with grated parmesan cheese, continuing to whisk so the cheese melts smoothly into the sauce.
  6. Whisk: Turn off the heat but keep whisking for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens to a creamy consistency.
  7. Add Spinach & Pasta: Stir fresh spinach into the sauce to wilt, then add the cooked pasta into the pan, tossing everything together until the pasta is well coated.
  8. Add Toppings: Serve the pumpkin pasta topped with chopped walnuts, roasted pepitas, additional parmesan if desired, and garnish with a few sage leaves for an elegant touch.

Notes

  • You can substitute any long pasta like spaghetti, fettuccine, or linguini based on your preference.
  • For a vegan version, substitute milk and parmesan with plant-based alternatives.
  • Adjust garlic amount to your taste for more or less pungency.
  • Use fresh sage for best flavor, but dried sage works well too.
  • Toast walnuts and pepitas lightly for extra crunch and enhanced nuttiness.
  • This sauce works great with gluten free pasta to accommodate dietary needs.

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Keywords: pumpkin pasta, creamy pumpkin sauce, autumn pasta recipe, vegetarian pasta, pumpkin purée pasta, sage pasta, fall dinner ideas

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