Teresa's Recipes
Linguine with Creamy Pumpkin Sauce
Experience the warmth and comfort of fall with this delightful dish. Linguine pasta is generously coated in a luscious, creamy pumpkin sauce, infused with the aromatic flavors of garlic and sage. Topped with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, this dish is a perfect blend of savory and subtly sweet flavors. This recipe hails from Italy where pumpkin is often used in pasta sauces during the fall season, especially in the northern regions such as Lombardy and Veneto.
Ingredients
- 500g Linguine pasta
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves, minced Garlic
- 2 cups Pumpkin puree
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup, grated, plus extra for garnish Parmesan cheese
- 10 leaves, finely chopped, plus extra for garnish Fresh sage leaves
- To taste Salt and pepper
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 4
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Calories: 650
- Fat: 30g
- Carbs: 80g
- Protein: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Sugar: 6g
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet, sauté until it becomes fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the pumpkin puree, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Mix well until the ingredients are evenly combined and the sauce is heated through.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper to your liking. Stir in the chopped sage leaves.
- Toss the cooked linguine in the skillet until the pasta is fully coated in the creamy pumpkin sauce.
- Serve your pasta hot. For garnish, sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese and sage leaves on top. Enjoy!
Tips
- For a vegan version, replace the heavy cream with coconut cream and use a vegan cheese substitute.
- To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta.
- You can add some crushed red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.