Ingredients
Scale
Gather up these simple ingredients, and you’re just a few steps away from a delicious dinner:
- 12 oz penne pasta (or any pasta you love)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried sage (or substitute with thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Let’s get cooking! Follow these steps to create a meal that’s sure to become a staple in your home:
- Start by cooking the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the pumpkin puree, heavy cream, dried sage, salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg. Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the pumpkin sauce. Cook for another 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta over the pasta and gently toss until the cheese is evenly distributed and slightly melted into the sauce.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Pumpkin Pasta with Feta, recipe, cooking, food
