Description
A delicious and comforting pasta dish featuring the rich flavors of pumpkin and sage, enhanced by the nutty aroma of brown butter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh sage leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 cup pasta cooking water
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat until it starts to brown.
- Add the sage leaves to the skillet and cook until crispy.
- Stir in the pumpkin puree, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta and reserved pasta water to the skillet, tossing to combine.
- Remove from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional sage if desired.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute butter with olive oil and omit cheese.
- Feel free to add cooked chicken or sausage for extra protein.
- Adjust the amount of pumpkin puree based on your preference for creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Sage Pasta, Brown Butter Pasta, Fall Pasta Recipe