This creamy delicious pumpkin pasta is a breeze to make all in one pot and it's ready in 20 minutes. It makes makes a healthy, convenient, and flavorsome family supper!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Course: pasta
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pumpkin pasta
Servings: 4
Author: Katia
Ingredients
1tablespoonextra virgin olive oil
1small onion, chopped
1garlic clove, minced
1 can(15oz/425 grams)pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or casserole on medium heat, then saute' onion for 5 minutes, until soft and translucent. Then add the garlic and stir for another minute.
Add pumpkin, sage, broth or water, salt, and bring to a gentle boil.
Add pasta and cook on medium heat until al dente. During the cooking time, partially cover the pot with the lid, but also stir frequently. You want to keep an eye on it otherwise the pasta will stick to the bottom.
When the pasta is ready, turn the heat off, add the parmesan cheese, nutmeg, toss until well combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning accordin to your liking.
Serve with freshly ground black pepper and extra parmesan chees. Enjoy!
Notes
Keep in mind that cooking pasta this way might take a couple of minutes longer than the time stated on the package. Have a bite and check when it's al dente, that means cooked but still firm to the bite.
Leftovers pasta, stored in an airtight container, keeps well in the fridge for up to 2 days.