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The BEST Pumpkin Pasta Recipe

All things fall, all things pumpkin, all things pasta. This Creamy Pumpkin Pasta recipe is the BEST for a healthy, comforting weeknight dinner! Made with real pumpkin, sage, parmesan, walnuts, pepitas, and pasta of your choice, this vegetarian dinner recipe comes together quickly and easily. Put this meal together in under 30 minutes for a new fall favorite!
Course Dinner
Cuisine American, Italian
Diet Vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 468kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces whole wheat pasta
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 cup pumpkin purée
  • 2 Tablespoons milk
  • 1 Tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 3/4 cup vegetable broth
  • salt/pepper to taste
  • 3-4 leaves fresh sage or 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1/2 cups grated parmesan
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 Tablespoons roasted pepitas

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to directions.
  • Over medium heat, cook the olive oil and garlic in a saucepan for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add in the pumpkin, milk, vinegar, broth, salt, and pepper.
  • Whisk and let simmer for about 5 min.
  • Add in the sage and parmesan.
  • Let simmer and reduce for about 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, then add in the spinach.
  • Mix together, then add in the cooked pasta.
  • Top with walnuts, pepitas, extra parmesan (optional), and garnish with sage.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

To store pumpkin pasta, let it cool completely. Place in an airtight container and add the lid. Store in the refrigerator for 3-5 days or freeze for up to 3 months!
Tip: The sage can be left as whole leaves and then removed, or the leaves can be finely chopped and kept in the pasta. Feel free to adjust the amount of sage to your own personal taste!

Nutrition

Calories: 468kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 398mg | Potassium: 426mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 11157IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 220mg | Iron: 4mg