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Creamy Pumpkin Pasta

Creamy Pumpkin Pasta with Turkey Bacon: A Cozy Comfort Dish

A creamy pumpkin pasta dish with turkey bacon, perfect for cozy meals. This comforting recipe is packed with flavor and nutrition.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 443 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet
  • whisk
  • colander

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 pound rigatoni pasta
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups pumpkin puree
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley minced
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain pasta, and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, saute the onion and garlic in butter, over medium heat, until soft.
  • Whisk in the pumpkin puree, chicken broth, heavy cream, sour cream and seasonings.
  • Simmer pumpkin sauce for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir cooked pasta into pumpkin sauce, simmering for 2-3 minutes more until thick.
  • Garnish with Parmesan cheese and parsley, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 443kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 14gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 804mgPotassium: 468mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 13236IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 127mgIron: 2mg
Keyword comfort food, cozy meals, Creamy Pumpkin Pasta, pasta, pumpkin recipe, turkey bacon
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