Healthy Recipes Healthy Ingredient Recipes Healthy Vegetable Recipes Healthy Pumpkin Recipes Rotini with Creamy Pumpkin Pasta Sauce 5.0 (2) 2 Reviews This creamy pumpkin pasta sauce, spiked with fresh herbs and Parmesan cheese, is a great fall alternative to traditional tomato-based sauce. Here, we serve it with pasta, but it can also be used on pizza or as a dipping sauce alongside fresh-baked breadsticks. By Laura Kanya Laura Kanya Instagram Website Laura Kanya is a freelance recipe developer and tester based in Vermont. She has been active in the food industry for more than two decades in a variety of roles, including pastry chef, chef instructor, executive chef and director of operations in restaurants, resorts, catering, retail operations and food production companies. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on August 8, 2022 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Will Dickey Active Time: 20 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: Egg Free Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 8 ounces whole-wheat rotini or penne pasta 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 large shallots, chopped 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs, such as rosemary or sage 1 cup unseasoned pumpkin puree ¾ cup vegetable broth 4 tablespoons half-and-half 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar ½ teaspoon ground pepper ¼ teaspoon salt 8 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided Directions Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta, Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add herbs and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to low and whisk in pumpkin, broth, half and half, vinegar, pepper, salt and 4 tablespoons Parmesan; cook, stirring constantly, until reduced and thickened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the pasta and enough of the reserved cooking water to achieve desired consistency. Divide among 4 bowls and top each with 1 tablespoon Parmesan. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 358 Calories 9g Fat 57g Carbs 12g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 358 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 57g 21% Dietary Fiber 8g 29% Total Sugars 9g Protein 12g 24% Total Fat 9g 12% Saturated Fat 3g 15% Cholesterol 14mg 5% Vitamin A 7784IU 156% Vitamin C 4mg 4% Vitamin D 2IU 1% Vitamin E 1mg 4% Folate 15mcg 4% Vitamin K 1mcg 1% Sodium 477mg 21% Calcium 162mg 12% Iron 3mg 17% Magnesium 15mg 4% Potassium 406mg 9% Zinc 1mg 9% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved