Pumpkin Pasta Recipe

Name: Pumpkin Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, divided; 1 lb rotini pasta, cooked; ¼ cup butter or ¼ cup margarine; 1 leek, diced; 1 celery rib, diced; 3 lbs peeled pumpkin, chopped; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth; ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste); ½ teaspoon pepper; 18-¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (add this to taste; I am very sensitive to the taste of nutmeg); ⅔ cup whipping cream

Servings: persons

1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, divided
1 lb rotini pasta, cooked
¼ cup butter or ¼ cup margarine
1 leek, diced
1 celery rib, diced
3 lbs peeled pumpkin, chopped
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
½ teaspoon pepper
18-¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (add this to taste; I am very sensitive to the taste of nutmeg)
⅔ cup whipping cream

1
Toss cooked pasta and 1/2 cup parmesan cheese; set aside.
2
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
3
Add in the leek and celery; stir/saute until tender.
4
Add in pumpkin; saute 2-3 minutes.
5
Add broth; bring to a boil; cover, lower heat, and simmer for 20 minutes.
6
Add in salt, pepper, and nutmeg; stir to combine.
7
Process mixture in a blender until smooth (can use a stick blender); return mixture to the saucepan.
8
Add in the cream; cook over low heat and stir often until well heated.
9
Serve sauce over pasta; sprinkle with the rest of the cheese.

812

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, divided, 1 lb rotini pasta, cooked, ¼ cup butter or ¼ cup margarine, 1 leek, diced, and more.

Yes, 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.

Pumpkin Pasta

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