Name: Rotini with Creamy Pumpkin Pasta Sauce
Total time: 20 min
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; 0.75 cup vegetable broth; 4 tablespoons half-and-half; 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar; 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 8 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Rotini with Creamy Pumpkin Pasta Sauce

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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.

Laura Kanya

Published on August 8, 2022

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Creamy Pumpkin Pasta Sauce — Photo: Will Dickey

Active Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Egg Free Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian

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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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

358	Calories
9g	Fat
57g	Carbs
12g	Protein

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.