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Brown Butter Sage & Pumpkin Fettuccine

Brown Butter Sage Pumpkin Fettuccine: A Cozy Fall Delight

This Brown Butter Sage & Pumpkin Fettuccine is a delicious and comforting dish perfect for fall, featuring nutty brown butter and creamy pumpkin.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • large skillet
  • Wooden spoon

Ingredients
  

Pasta

  • 1 pound Fettuccine Can substitute with linguine or spaghetti

Sauce Ingredients

  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter 1 stick, key for brown butter flavor
  • ¼ cup Fresh Sage Leaves Roughly chopped
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree 100% pumpkin puree, not pie filling
  • ½ cup Chicken Broth Vegetable broth works for vegetarian option
  • ¼ cup Heavy Cream
  • ½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Save some for garnish!
  • ¼ cup Toasted Pumpkin Seeds Adds nutty crunch
  • Salt To taste
  • Black Pepper To taste
  • 1 pinch Nutmeg Optional, enhances pumpkin flavor

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  • While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Continue cooking until it turns a golden brown color, about 3-5 minutes, then remove from heat.
  • Add the chopped sage leaves to the browned butter and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Then add the pumpkin puree and mix well.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to incorporate. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 5 minutes to thicken. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  • Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet and toss well to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
  • Stir in the grated parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Serve immediately with additional parmesan and toasted pumpkin seeds for garnish.

Notes

This dish is a perfect cozy meal for the fall, combining rich flavors and comforting textures.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 14gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 7000IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Brown Butter Sage & Pumpkin Fettuccine, Comfort Food, Fall Recipes, pasta, pumpkin
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