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Creamy Pumpkin Pasta

Creamy Pumpkin Pasta with Turkey Bacon: A Cozy Fall Delight

Delight in this Creamy Pumpkin Pasta recipe combining rich flavors, perfect for fall.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 443 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound rigatoni pasta
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups pumpkin puree See recipe for homemade.
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese For garnish.

Instructions
 

  • Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain pasta, and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, saute the onion and garlic in butter, over medium heat, until soft.
  • Whisk in the pumpkin puree, chicken broth, heavy cream, sour cream and seasonings.
  • Simmer pumpkin sauce for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir cooked pasta into pumpkin sauce, simmering for 2-3 minutes more until thick.
  • Garnish with Parmesan cheese and parsley, if desired.

Notes

Feel free to add turkey bacon for extra flavor and texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 443kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 14gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 804mgPotassium: 468mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 13236IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 127mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Comfort Food, Creamy Pumpkin Pasta, fall recipe, Pasta Recipe, Pumpkin Recipe
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