Description
Pumpkin Rigatoni with Sage is a cozy, creamy pasta dish that celebrates fall flavors with pumpkin purée, fresh sage, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. To make it, sauté garlic and sage in olive oil, then stir in pumpkin purée, and a splash of cream. Toss the sauce with al dente rigatoni, sprinkle on Parmesan, and garnish with sage leaves if you like. The result? A rich, velvety pasta with a savory pumpkin twist, perfect for chilly nights!
Instructions
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Cook the Pasta:
- Boil the rigatoni in a large pot of salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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Sauté the Garlic and Sage:
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped sage leaves, cooking until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
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Make the Pumpkin Sauce:
- Stir in the pumpkin purée, heavy cream, and marinara sauce. Mix well until everything is combined, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Combine the Pasta Sauce:
- Add the cooked rigatoni to the skillet, stirring until the pasta is evenly coated with the pumpkin sauce.
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Serve:
- Transfer to serving bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Add extra sage leaves as garnish if desired.
Keywords:
Cozy pasta, creamy pumpkin sauce, fall flavors, sage and garlic, Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, comfort food, autumn dinner, easy pumpkin pasta, crispy sage garnish