Description
This Halloween Pasta is a playful twist on traditional comfort food, featuring luscious strands of noodles enveloped in a creamy pumpkin sauce. Perfect for chilly autumn nights or festive gatherings, this dish combines savory and sweet flavors that will enchant both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 fresh sage leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp butter. Add minced garlic and chopped sage; sauté until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Stir in pumpkin puree and heavy cream. Simmer gently for about 5 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Fold in grated Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until the cheese melts completely into the sauce.
- Drain the pasta (reserve some cooking water) and toss it with the sauce over low heat. Add reserved water if needed for creaminess.
- Plate the Halloween Pasta and garnish with additional Parmesan or crispy sage leaves before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg