3-INGREDIENT CREAMY PUMPKIN PASTA

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The key to balancing the richness of the cream and the sweetness of the pumpkin in this simple sauce is salty, starchy pasta water. Remember, it should taste "salty like the sea."

Provided by Dawn Perry

Categories     3-Ingredient Recipes     Pasta     Dinner     Pumpkin     Milk/Cream     Quick & Easy

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound whole wheat short pasta (such as penne, rigatoni, fusilli, or shells)
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, plus more
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
3/4 cup pure pumpkin purée
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided, plus more

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup pasta cooking liquid.
  • Meanwhile, bring cream to a simmer in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half, about 4 minutes. Whisk in pumpkin purée; season with 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper.
  • Add pasta and 1 cup reserved pasta cooking liquid to skillet and cook, tossing to coat, until sauce has reduced, 3-4 minutes. Season with remaining 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Top with freshly ground pepper before serving.

SM Zeus
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in our house.


paulene sronce
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This pasta is so delicious and comforting. It's the perfect fall dish.


TsetskoSalcev Gaming
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I can't wait to try this pasta with different types of pasta.


Chinedu Augustus
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This pasta is the perfect way to use up leftover pumpkin puree.


April G.
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I love that this pasta is made with only 3 ingredients. It's so simple and easy to make.


Sabi Ansarii
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This pasta is so affordable. It's a great way to feed a crowd on a budget.


chrissie malloggi
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I made this pasta with gluten-free pasta and it was just as good as the regular version.


Alison Knezek
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This pasta is so versatile. You can add any toppings you like.


Victor Wachira
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I added some chopped walnuts to this pasta and it was amazing! It added a nice crunch.


sesar gomez
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This pasta is the perfect comfort food. It's creamy, flavorful, and so easy to make.


mnar yasser
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I made this pasta for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.


Faizu Prince
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This pasta is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Nathan
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I'm not a huge fan of pumpkin, but this pasta was really good. The pumpkin flavor is subtle and not overpowering.


LISA ONOTOKPE
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This pasta is so creamy and delicious. I love the flavor of the pumpkin.


Md Shakil
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I added some grilled chicken to this pasta and it was amazing! It's the perfect weeknight meal.


Kenzie Ballantyne
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This pasta is the perfect fall dish. It's creamy, flavorful, and so easy to make.


Sohaib Gujjar
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I made this pasta last night and it was a hit! My whole family loved it.


John Bosch
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This pumpkin pasta was so easy to make and it was absolutely delicious! I will definitely be making this again.