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Pumpkin Pasta Sauce

Creamy Pumpkin Pasta Sauce

Easy yet elegant, creamy pumpkin pasta sauce is delicious and comes together in minutes. Discover the best recipe for creamy pumpkin pasta sauce.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4

Equipment

  • 1 large pot
  • 1 Large Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz pasta
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp fresh sage
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2-1 cup reserved pasta water
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 cups baby spinach

Instructions
 

  • Prepare pasta per package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water to be used for the sauce. Drain pasta and set aside.
  • While the pasta is cooking prepare the sauce. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and saute for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant.
  • Add pumpkin puree, milk, sage, nutmeg, salt and pepper and stir to combine. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the sauce has thickened. Stir in parmesan cheese and reserved pasta water ( exact amount may vary depending on the texture of your pumpkin puree. Start with 1/2 cup and add more until the sauce is smooth).
  • Add the baby spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the spinach had cooked down. Stir in the pasta and serve as desired.
Keyword 30 minutes or less, easy pasta recipe, fall pasta

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