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sage pumpkin pasta

Cozy Sage Pumpkin Pasta with Cinnamon

With notes of cinnamon, butter, and cream this sage pumpkin pasta is the perfect companion to that pumpkin spice latte! Creamy and saucy, this pasta dish is equally as filling and the go-to bowl with your favorite blanket!
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: sage pumpkin pasta
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces penne pasta
  • 1⅛ cup pumpkin puree
  • ¼ cup sage roughly chopped
  • ½ onion finely minced
  • 2 garlic cloves peeled and minced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons honey plus more for topping
  • cup shredded parmesan cheese plus more for topping
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • olive oil
  • pinch of nutmeg optional
  • pepitas optional

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to directions. Before the water starts to boil, add about a tablespoon of salt and olive oil into the water. Stir the pasta to prevent sticking and drain when ready.
  • Using a food processor, finely chop the onion and garlic cloves. Add the sage once finely chopped and do a rough chop in the food processor (recommended approach).
  • In a large sauté pan over medium heat, add the butter and olive oil. Once the butter is melted, add the chopped onion, garlic, and sage to the pan. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 3-4 minutes until just softened.
  • Add the pumpkin puree, heavy cream, cinnamon, honey, and parmesan cheese. Stir to combine. Lower to medium-low heat and simmer covered for 5-7 minutes. See note below as this sauce is on the thicker side.
  • Season the sauce with additional salt, pepper, and cinnamon if needed. Optional- Add a pinch of nutmeg to the sauce. Toss the sauce with the cooked penne pasta. Serve with additional shredded parmesan cheese and a drizzle of honey. Enjoy!

Notes

  1. Fair warning right here – this sauce is on the thicker side due to the combination of the pumpkin puree and heavy cream! We love the thickness of the sauce, but if the sauce is too thick for you, you can add almond milk or even just milk to thin the sauce down. Be sure to adjust the sauce with extra seasoning accordingly so that it's not too milky!
  2. Optional - For some added crunch, you can top this pasta dish with pepitas seeds when serving. 
  3. See Sam’s Pro Tips for this Sage Pumpkin Pasta for further detail.