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Creamy Pumpkin And Sage Pasta

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Creamy pumpkin and sage pasta is a rich, comforting fall-inspired dish made with pumpkin purée, fresh sage, and a silky cream sauce. It’s easy to make and perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or festive meals.

Ingredients

  • 12 oz pasta of choice (fettuccine, penne, rigatoni, or tagliatelle)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh sage leaves, chopped (or 1/2 tsp dried)
  • 1 cup pumpkin purée (unsweetened)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or plant-based cream (oat, cashew, or coconut)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan or vegan Parmesan (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add garlic and sage, and sauté for another 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Stir in pumpkin purée and mix to combine with aromatics.
  5. Pour in vegetable broth and cream. Stir until smooth and let simmer for 5–7 minutes to slightly thicken.
  6. Season with nutmeg, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Adjust to taste.
  7. Stir in Parmesan or vegan alternative, if desired.
  8. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat. Use reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.
  9. Serve immediately, garnished with extra sage or cheese.

Notes

  • Use canned pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie filling.
  • For a vegan version, use plant-based cream and vegan Parmesan or nutritional yeast.
  • Add mushrooms, chickpeas, or vegan sausage for more protein.
  • Store sauce separately if planning to freeze.
  • Reheat gently and add liquid to loosen sauce as needed.

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