Warming Pumpkin Sage Pasta with Pancetta
Enjoy a taste of autumn with this comforting Pumpkin Sage Pasta featuring crispy pancetta and a rich, creamy sauce. It’s a perfect fall meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta
- 4 ounces pancetta, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh sage
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- While pasta cooks, fry pancetta in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove pancetta and set aside.
- Add olive oil to the skillet. Add sage and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in pumpkin puree and heavy cream. Cook until heated through.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat. Add reserved pasta water if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Serve immediately, topped with crispy pancetta.
Notes
- Use fresh sage for the best flavor.
- Adjust seasoning to your preference.
- For a vegetarian option, omit pancetta and add toasted pumpkin seeds for crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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