How to Make Pumpkin Sage Pasta - A Step-by-Step Guide

As the weather starts to cool and the leaves begin to change, there's no better time to cozy up with a big bowl of comforting pasta. And what better way to embrace the flavors of fall than with a creamy, savory pumpkin sage pasta?

This recipe is the perfect balance of rich, velvety pumpkin sauce and the earthy, aromatic flavor of fresh sage. It's a simple and satisfying dish that's sure to become a favorite in your fall recipe rotation.

The star of this dish is, of course, the pumpkin...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (Optional)
  • 8 chopped fresh sage leaves
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • ½ cup half-and-half
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • 8 ounces gemelli pasta, cooked and drained

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add shallot, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until shallots are crispy, about 5 minutes. Add sage, and cook for 30 seconds, being careful so sage doesn't burn. Remove mixture to a paper towel lined tray.
  • Add milk, half-and-half, pumpkin, salt, pepper, and chili powder to the same pan. Cook and stir over medium heat until a smooth, creamy sauce forms, about 2 minutes. Cook until thoroughly heated through.
  • Divide cooked gemelli pasta amongst 4 plates. Top with pumpkin sauce and sprinkle reserved shallot mixture on top.
  • Nutrition

    352 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 16mg
    • Sodium: 787mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 57g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Potassium: 508mg