Penne with Pumpkin Cream Sauce

Name: Penne with Pumpkin Cream Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 12 oz penne pasta; 1 tbsp salt (for pasta water); 1 can pumpkin puree (15 oz); 1 cup heavy cream; 2 cloves garlic (minced); 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)

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Creamy penne pasta with a rich pumpkin cream sauce, perfect for fall.

prep_time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Course Appetizer, Main course (Entrée)

Cuisine Italian

Servings servings

Equipment

Large Pot
skillet

Ingredients

Pasta

12 oz penne pasta
1 tbsp salt for pasta water

Sauce

1 can pumpkin puree 15 oz
1 cup heavy cream
2 cloves garlic minced
0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
0.5 tsp salt
0.25 cup Parmesan cheese grated

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Instructions

Boil a large pot of water, add salt, and cook penne according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic for 1 minute.
Add pumpkin puree, heavy cream, nutmeg, and salt. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Toss penne in the sauce and sprinkle with Parmesan.
Serve immediately.

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Notes

Garnish with fresh sage. Add pancetta for extra flavor.

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Keyword Fall, Penne, Pumpkin

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