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5-Minute Creamy Pumpkin Sage Pasta

A cozy, creamy pumpkin and sage pasta ready in just 5 minutes — the perfect fall comfort meal with bacon and Parmesan.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Fall Comfort Food, Italian
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz rigatoni or penne pasta
Sauce
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp chili flakes optional
  • 6 leaves fresh sage, chopped plus extra for garnish
  • 3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled optional

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Colander

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta until al dente and reserve pasta water.
  2. Melt butter and sauté garlic and sage until fragrant.
  3. Add pumpkin puree and cream; whisk until smooth.
  4. Season with nutmeg, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
  5. Add pasta and a splash of pasta water; toss well.
  6. Stir in Parmesan and bacon; serve immediately.

Notes

This pumpkin sage pasta is creamy, flavorful, and comes together in minutes — perfect for busy fall nights.