Description
A creamy and comforting pasta dish that combines the flavors of pumpkin and cheese, perfect for fall.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, combine the pumpkin puree, heavy cream, and black pepper over medium heat.
- Stir in the grated Pecorino Romano cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Season with salt to taste and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute the cheese and cream with plant-based alternatives.
- Adjust the amount of black pepper according to your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Cacio and Pepper, creamy pasta, fall recipes