Pumpkin Pasta Sauce Recipe

Name: Pumpkin Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 -16 ounces whole wheat penne or 12 -16 ounces similar pasta; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, coarsely chopped; 2 cups pumpkin puree (homemade or canned); 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup half-and-half; 1/3 - 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (or Romano); 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste); salt, pepper to taste

Servings: persons

12 -16 ounces whole wheat penne or 12 -16 ounces similar pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, coarsely chopped
2 cups pumpkin puree (homemade or canned)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/3 - 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (or Romano)
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste)
salt, pepper to taste

1
Cook pasta according to package directions;drain pasta, reserving 2 Celsius of the cooking water. Set pasta aside and keep it warm.
2
Heat the oil in a medium pan. Add the rosemary and fry until the rosemary begins to brown-about 2 minutes. Remove the rosemary from the oil and set aside.
3
To the hot oil add: pumpkin puree, garlic, half-and-half, cheese, vinegar, red pepper flakes, and one cup of the reserved pasta water. Stir and heat through, 2 to 3 minutes. If the sauce is too thick add more pasta water. Season to taste.
4
Toss hot pasta in the finished sauce and garnish with the fried rosemary.

1300

kcal

Calories

Fat

240

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 -16 ounces whole wheat penne or 12 -16 ounces similar pasta, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, coarsely chopped, 2 cups pumpkin puree (homemade or canned), and more.

Yes, Pumpkin Pasta Sauce 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 Sauce

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