Creamy Pumpkin Pasta Sauce

Name: Creamy Pumpkin Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients: 8 ounces dried short pasta (such as rigatoni, fusilli, or pipette rigate); 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 4 medium garlic cloves (finely minced); 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes (use half for a milder sauce); 1 medium onion (very finely diced); Salt and black pepper; 3/4 cup canned pumpkin puree (or 1 cup fresh pumpkin puree); 1/4 cup vodka (or vegetable broth for a non-alcoholic version); 1 cup heavy cream (warmed to room temperature to prevent the sauce from breaking); 1/2 cup loosely packed grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese (plus more for topping); A handful of basil leaves or chopped flat-leaf parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

This 30-minute creamy pumpkin pasta features velvety pumpkin puree, a splash of heavy cream, and a hint of spice! It's the ultimate weeknight dinner for fall.

Updated at: Thu, 23 Jan 2025 11:40:21 GMT