Healthy Creamy Pumpkin Sage Pasta (Printable)

A festive pasta featuring creamy pumpkin sauce with fresh sage, lightened for a healthy holiday twist.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 12 oz whole wheat fettuccine or spaghetti

→ Pumpkin Sage Sauce

02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 2 small shallots, finely chopped
04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 2/3 cups canned unsweetened pumpkin puree
06 - 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
07 - 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
08 - 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (2% or nonfat)
09 - 10 fresh sage leaves, finely chopped
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
11 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
13 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

→ Garnish

14 - Fresh sage leaves (optional)
15 - Additional grated Parmesan cheese

# How to Make It:

01 - Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
02 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook shallots for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and chopped sage, cooking 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Combine pumpkin puree, vegetable broth, almond milk, nutmeg, pepper, and salt in the skillet. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until slightly thickened.
04 - Reduce heat to low and whisk in Greek yogurt and Parmesan cheese until smooth. Adjust thickness with reserved pasta water if needed.
05 - Add cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly. Warm through for 1-2 minutes.
06 - Plate pasta and garnish with fresh sage leaves and extra Parmesan cheese as desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Healthy creamy pumpkin sauce for a festive twist
  • Easy and quick to prepare in under 35 minutes
02 -
  • Using whole wheat pasta increases fiber and protein content
  • For vegan alternatives, substitute yogurt and cheese accordingly
03 -
  • Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency perfectly
  • Use fresh sage leaves for best herbal aroma and flavor
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