Description
A creamy pumpkin pesto pasta dish that blends the rich flavors of pumpkin with fresh basil pesto for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta of your choice
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup fresh basil pesto
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in pumpkin puree, pesto, and heavy cream. Mix well.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh basil pesto for best flavor.
- Adjust creaminess by adding more or less heavy cream.
- Top with extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
