Creamy Pumpkin Pasta Recipe

Name: Creamy Pumpkin Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 pound pumpkin - peeled, seeded, and cubed; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 cup chicken stock; 1 pinch ground nutmeg; 9 ounces penne pasta; 6 ounces bacon, cut into strips; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese, or more to taste

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 pound pumpkin - peeled, seeded, and cubed
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 cup chicken stock
1 pinch ground nutmeg
9 ounces penne pasta
6 ounces bacon, cut into strips
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese, or more to taste

1
Heat oil in a pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion until slightly tender, about 3 minutes. Add pumpkin and garlic; continue cooking for 3 minutes. Add chicken stock and nutmeg; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until pumpkin is tender, about 10 minutes more.
2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and transfer to serving bowls.
3
Mix bacon and parsley into pumpkin mixture; cook, stirring frequently, until bacon is cooked, 2 to 5 minutes. Add cream and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes more. Spoon sauce over pasta and top with Parmesan cheese.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, finely chopped, 1 pound pumpkin - peeled, seeded, and cubed, 2 cloves garlic, crushed, and more.

Yes, Creamy Pumpkin Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Pumpkin Pasta

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