Best Penne With Creamy Pumpkin Sauce Recipes

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CREAMY PUMPKIN PASTA SAUCE



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Creamy Pumpkin Pasta Sauce. Made with pumpkin, cream cheese, and sage, this easy recipe tastes similar to Alfredo but is healthy and ready in 20 minutes!

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces whole wheat fettuccini (or any other long, thin noodle, such as linguine or spaghetti)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 cups nonfat milk
1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese (cut into chunks and at room temperature (do not use fat free))
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves (divided)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pinch ground cayenne pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta to al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water, drain pasta, and set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Once hot and sizzling, add the flour, then whisk constantly until it turns a golden color and smells nutty. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Slowly pour in the milk a few splashes at a time, whisking constantly to smooth any clumps. Increase the heat to medium high, then let cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce bubbles and thickens, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, then stir in the pumpkin, cream cheese, half of the chopped sage leaves, salt, pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cayenne. Continue whisking until the cream cheese melts and you have a smooth, rich sauce. Taste and add additional salt and pepper as desired.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the pan and gently toss to combine. Thin the pasta with a bit of the reserved pasta water as needed if it seems too thick or sticky. Serve immediately, topped with Parmesan and the remaining sage.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 (of 3), Calories 483 kcal, Carbohydrate 68 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 38 mg, Fiber 11 g

PENNE WITH CREAMY PUMPKIN SAUCE



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Canned pumpkin puree isn't only good for pie; here, it becomes a creamy sauce for penne, topped with deliciously crunchy fried rosemary.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ounces penne rigate (ridged), or other short pasta
Coarse salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
1 can (15 ounces) pure pumpkin puree
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/3 cup grated Parmesan
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve 2 cups pasta water; drain pasta and set aside.
  • In pasta pot, heat oil over medium. Add rosemary and fry, stirring, until starting to brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer rosemaryto a paper towel, leaving oil in pot.
  • Carefully (oil is hot and will spatter) add pumpkin puree, garlic, half-and-half, Parmesan, vinegar, red-pepper flakes, and 1 cup reserved pasta water to pot. Stir sauce until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add pasta to sauce, and toss to coat. If sauce is too thick, add some reserved pasta water. Season generously with salt. Serve pasta sprinkled with fried rosemary and, if desired, more red-pepper flakes.

PASTA WITH CREAMY PUMPKIN SAUCE



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Try this Pasta with Creamy Pumpkin Sauce, featuring canned pumpkin, cream cheese and Parmesan cheese. The creamy pumpkin sauce works great over penne or the pasta of your choice. Serve this dish topped with additional Parm for a special touch.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pkg. (16 oz.) penne pasta, uncooked
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
dash ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Meanwhile, cook cream cheese, milk, Parmesan and butter in large saucepan on low heat until cream cheese is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently. Add pumpkin and seasonings; stir. Cook 2 to 3 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add cream cheese sauce; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 220 mg, Carbohydrate 47 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 12 g

PENNE-WISE PUMPKIN PASTA



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Salt
1 pound whole-wheat penne
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 shallots, finely chopped
3 to 4 cloves garlic, grated
2 cups chicken stock
1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
1/2 cup cream
1 teaspoon hot sauce, to taste
Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste
2 pinches ground cinnamon
Salt and black pepper
7 to 8 leaves fresh sage, thinly sliced plus more, for garnish
Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Steps:

  • Heat water for pasta, salt it and cook penne to al dente.
  • Heat the oil, 2 turns of the pan, over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic to the pan, saute 3 minutes. Stir in chicken stock and combine with pumpkin, stir in cream then season sauce with hot sauce, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer 5 to 6 minutes more to thicken. Stir in sage, toss with pasta with grated cheese, to taste.

PENNE WITH PUMPKIN SAUCE



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Categories     Dairy     Onion     Pasta     Kid-Friendly     Pumpkin     Fall     Gourmet     Small Plates

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 onion, chopped fine
1 red bell pepper, chopped fine
2 large garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup canned solid-pack pumpkin
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons heavy cream
freshly grated nutmeg to taste
1/2 pound penne or other tubular pasta
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
freshly grated Parmesan as an accompaniment

Steps:

  • In a large skillet cook the onion, the bell pepper, and the garlic in the butter over moderate heat, stirring, until the vegetables are softened, stir in the pumpkin, the broth, the water, the cream, the nutmeg, and salt and pepper to taste, and simmer the sauce, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. While the sauce is simmering, in a kettle of salted boiling water boil the penne until it is al dente, ladle out the reserve about 1 cup of the cooking water, and drain the penne well.
  • Add the penne to the sauce, cook the mixture over moderate heat, stirring and thinning the sauce as desired with some of the reserved cooking water, for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the pasta is coated well, and stir in the parsley. Divide the pasta between 2 plates and serve it with the Parmesan.

PASTA WITH SMOKY PUMPKIN CREAM SAUCE



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Spanish smoked paprika lends a warm smoky flavor to this super simple, rich, creamy pasta.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Pasta     Pumpkin     Kid-Friendly     Dinner     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound penne or other pasta
Kosher salt
1 (15-ounce) can pure pumpkin purée
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 teaspoons sweet smoked Spanish paprika
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for serving
1/4 cup coarsely chopped parsley, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente; drain and transfer to a large bowl, reserving 1 cup pasta cooking liquid.
  • Meanwhile, cook pumpkin purée, cream, paprika, 1 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a large skillet or wide heavy pot over medium heat, whisking constantly, until smooth and warmed through, about 3 minutes. Add 3/4 cup pasta cooking liquid and whisk to combine. Add pasta and 1/4 cup parsley and cook, adding more pasta cooking liquid to thin sauce as needed, until heated through, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper, then transfer to a platter. Top with more parsley and black pepper and serve.

PENNE WITH PUMPKIN SAUCE



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I had an abundance of pumpkins that I grew last year, so I tried this recipe from Gourmet Magazine and it was fantastic. The recipe calls for solid packed pumpkin, so feel free to use that if you don't have fresh pumpkin available. This recipe is scaled to serve 2, so adjust according to your needs. I hope you enjoy it!

Provided by Pianolady

Categories     Penne

Time 45m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 medium onion, chopped fine
1/2 medium red bell pepper, chopped fine
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup canned solid-pack pumpkin (I would use a little more, but this is the amount the recipe calls for...)
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons heavy cream
freshly grated nutmeg, to taste
1/2 lb penne pasta
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
parmesan cheese, freshly grated,as an accompaniment

Steps:

  • In a large skillet cook the onion, bell pepper and garlic in the butter over moderate heat, stirring, until the vegetables are softened.
  • Stir in the pumpkin, broth, water, cream, nutmeg, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Simmer the sauce, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
  • While the sauce is simmering, in a kettle of boiling salted water, boil the penne until it is al dente.
  • Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water and drain penne well.
  • Add the penne to the sauce and cook the mixture over moderate heat, stirring and thinning with reserved water if needed, for 1 to 20 minutes or until pasta is well coated.
  • Stir parsley into pasta and serve with parmesan cheese, as desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 626.4, Fat 20.5, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 51.1, Sodium 546.2, Carbohydrate 102.1, Fiber 15.6, Sugar 4.9, Protein 12.9

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