You guys, I know it’s not officially fall yet but the weather has been cooler around here and so I have jumped on the pumpkin train. Yes, I may be hanging my head in shame just a little bit because it is early but I think that just means there is more time to enjoy all the delicious pumpkin goodness. That’s why I decided to share with all of you an easy pumpkin pasta sauce with nutmeg and cinnamon recipe that boasts your favorite pasta variety topped thick and creamy pumpkin pasta sauce. It’s seriously a meal you can enjoy form now till, well, next fall! Read on to learn how to make this easy Pumpkin Pasta sauce with nutmeg and cinnamon.
If you’re like me, you might just be crazy about all thing pumpkin….and that love of pumpkin does extend to pasta. Now if you’re shaking your head or thinking pumpkin and pasta just don’t go together, it’s OK. I’ve turned skeptics before and I can do it again with this easy pumpkin pasta sauce recipe. So, instead of telling you why you’ll love it, let’s just make it!
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 2 tablespoons white flour
- 1 ¼ cups pumpkin puree
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground white pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup shaved parmesan
- 1 box pasta variety of choice
- Boil your favorite pasta variety according to package directions.
- While the pasta is boiling, add olive oil and garlic in a saucepan over low/medium heat.
- Cook for 1 minute, stirring.
- Add butter and continue to cook until melted.
- Next, add flour.
- Stir with a whisk for 30 seconds.
- Add pumpkin puree, heavy cream, salt, pepper, parsley, nutmeg, cinnamon and parmesan.
- Turn up heat to medium, whisking constantly until lumps disappear, if any, about 30 seconds.
- Cook for 1 minute stirring occasionally.
- Serve over your favorite pasta topped with shaved parmesan and roasted pepitas.
- Store extra sauce in a container with a tight-fitting lid in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- It will thicken when cooled, so reheat in microwave or on the stove with a splash of milk, if needed.
This easy pumpkin pasta sauce with nutmeg and cinnamon is so quick and easy to make and it’s totally satisfying during the cool fall months. Even better you can pair it with your favorite pasta variety so grab whatever you have in the cabinet, start boiling some water to cook the pasta according to the directions on the box and then start your pumpkin pasta sauce by adding the olive oil and garlic to a saucepan over low/medium heat.
Cook the garlic in the olive oil for about one minute and then immediately add in the butter and allow it to melt. Next, add in the flour and whisk for about 30 seconds to create a roux.
Once you’ve got a roux, mix in the pumpkin puree, heavy cream, salt, pepper, parsley, nutmeg, cinnamon and paremsan. Turn up the heat to medium and whisk all the ingredients together until any lumps disappear.
Cook for one more minute over medium heat and them remove from the heat and spoon the pumpkin pasta sauce over the top of your prepared pasta.
Top with shaved paremsan and roasted pepitas for a little extra crunch and enjoy!
As a side note, if you want to make this easy pumpkin pasta sauce with nutmeg and cinnamon in batches so you can enjoy it all fall long, simple double the recipe, store extra sauce in a container with a tight-fitting lid and keep in in the refrigerator for up to two days or freeze to keep it for longer. Do keep in mind that this sauce will thicken when cooled so add a splash of milk or cream when you reheat it!
Now tell me, who do you know that’s ready to break out the pumpkin (pasta sauce that is) and embrace fall?
This looks so delicious as a fall comfort food. I never would have thought of using pumpkin that way!
Oh heck yes. I am one of those people who LOVE pumpkin stuff, so I will be making this for sure.
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This looks so yummy! I’m a huge fan of recipes that have pumpkin included. Can’t wait to try this recipe.
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That’s creative! I’m not a fan of pumpkin but this looks so delicious I might like it.
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This sounds utterly scrumptious! It’s like spaghetti dessert!!! 🙂
It is totally heading towards the time of year for pumpkins and this sounds absolutely incredible. What a great sauce to put together!
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I bet people who like pumpkin would love this sauce. I;ve never heard of using pumpkins in a pasta sauce before.
Wow, this is a great new idea for a pasta sauce! I have never thought to make a pumpkin one, the combination of nutmeg and cinnamon with it sounds amazing! Thank you for the idea!
What a wonderful recipe for greeting the fall season! It looks flavorful, warm and comforting. I can almost taste the deliciousness just looking at your beautiful images!
This is a great recipe to try. I’ve always been stuck with white and red pasta. This is pretty refreshing to me.
I think this will have such amazing mix of flavors in it. Cinnamon is a great compliment to many dishes. Ugh! I’d like to take have some!
Yum. I love pumpkin in so many recipes during this time of year. I never tried a pasta sauce made with pumpkin. Gotta try this recipe!!
Using pumpkin in a savory dish sounds amazing! I am not a huge fan of the traditional pumpkin pie, but this sounds delicious!
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I saw your recipe photo on FB and thought to myself, what will I do with this sauce? I loved being able to click over here and see the recipe in full detail. I’m going to give this easy pumpkin pasta sauce with nutmeg and cinnamon a try!
This pasta sounds amazing. I’ve never actually tried a pasta with pumpkin before. I’m interested in giving this a try to see how it would taste.
You’re joking, it’s not time for pumpkin everything yet is it?!!! This does look amazing though, such a good flavor balance.
Oh my goodness, this looks so good! There’s a seasonal pumpkin ravioli that I love, but I want pumpkin all year round. I’m going to adore this sauce on all of my dishes!
This creamy pumpkin alfredo looks to die for! Love the spices and the lighter ingredients 🙂
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