Description
This Halloween Pasta is a fun, vibrant dish that captures the essence of the season. With creamy pumpkin puree, sautéed garlic, and fresh spinach, it creates an irresistible blend of flavors and colors that will enchant your family and friends. Perfect for Halloween gatherings or cozy family dinners, every forkful promises to delight your taste buds while adding a festive flair to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
- 1 cup creamy pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves (or frozen)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup pine nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Stir in pumpkin puree and heavy cream, mixing until well combined.
- Add Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning; stir until smooth and creamy.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce in the skillet, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Serve warm, garnished with toasted pine nuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg