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Creamy Pumpkin Pasta with Sage, Walnuts, and Pepitas Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Creamy Pumpkin Pasta recipe is the ultimate fall comfort food that combines real pumpkin, sage, parmesan, and nuts into a velvety, garlicky sauce paired with your favorite pasta. Perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight dinner, it offers rich autumn flavors while being vegetarian and easy to prepare in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

Pasta and Sauce

  • 8 ounces pasta (fettuccine, spaghetti, or linguini)
  • 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 cheese
  • 2 cups spinach

Toppings

  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 Tablespoons roasted pepitas
  • Extra parmesan for garnish (optional)
  • Sage leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta: Prepare pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Sauté garlic: In a pan over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic for 2-3 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Make the sauce: Reduce heat to medium and add pumpkin purée, milk, vinegar, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper to the pan. Whisk the ingredients together and simmer gently for 4-5 minutes.
  4. Add herbs and cheese: Whisk in the sage leaves (whole or chopped) and grated parmesan. Turn off the heat and continue whisking for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Combine with spinach and pasta: Stir in fresh spinach until wilted, then add the cooked pasta and toss well to coat everything evenly with the creamy pumpkin sauce.
  6. Garnish and serve: Top the pasta with chopped walnuts, roasted pepitas, extra parmesan (optional), and sage leaves for garnish. Serve warm and enjoy your cozy fall meal!

Notes

  • To store, cool the pumpkin pasta completely before placing it in an airtight container. Refrigerate for 3-5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Sage can be left whole and removed after cooking or finely chopped and left in the dish—adjust according to your taste preferences.
  • Adding rotisserie chicken or other proteins is a great way to increase protein content.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American, Italian

Find it online: https://saraflavors.com/creamy-pumpkin-pasta-with-sage-walnuts-and-pepitas-recipe/