Description
🎃 Warm pumpkin puree creates a cozy, sweet base that’s perfect for crisp autumn evenings.
🍝 One‑pot cooking locks in flavor and makes cleanup a breeze, ideal for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
– 6 Tbsp butter
– 1/4 cup fresh sage leaves (plus extra chopped sage for the sauce)
– 2 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1/4 tsp chili flakes (or to taste)
– 1 cup pumpkin puree
– 1/3 cup apple cider (or vegetable broth as a substitute)
– 2 cups water
– 1 cup O-shaped pasta (Anelli, orzo, or tiny shells)
– 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
– 1/2 cup shredded Gouda cheese
– 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
– Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
– 1/2 cup milk or cream (optional, to thin the sauce)
Instructions
1- Gather all ingredients, including pasta, pumpkin puree, and seasoning. Prepare the herbs if using fresh ones to make the process seamless.
2- In a saucepan, melt the butter with sage and thyme over medium heat until browned, then remove the sage.
3- Add chopped sage, garlic, and chili flakes; sauté briefly before stirring in pumpkin puree and apple cider to build the sauce.
4- Pour in water, bring to a boil, and add pasta with salt and pepper; cook until al dente while stirring.
5- Mix in cheeses and nutmeg on low heat until melted, adjusting consistency with milk or cream if needed.
6- Serve hot, garnished with extra sage for a fresh touch it’s ready to enjoy!
Notes
🌿 Browning whole sage leaves first releases a deep, aromatic flavor; discard them after they crisp.
🔥 Adjust the chili flakes to control heat – a little adds a nice contrast to the pumpkin’s sweetness.
🥛 Add milk or cream gradually; you can stop when the sauce reaches your preferred thickness without making it too runny.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main dish
- Method: One‑pot skillet
- Cuisine: Italian‑American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup pasta with sauce (≈ 250 g)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: pumpkin, spaghetti o’s, fall meal, cozy