Pumpkin Pasta with Crispy Pancetta to Delight Your Taste Buds
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Delicious Pumpkin Pasta with Crispy Pancetta to Impress Tonight
- Author: Olivia
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 12 oz Fresh fettuccine
- 1 cup Pumpkin puree
- 1 cup Half-and-half (can substitute with heavy cream)
- 1/2 cup Freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp Nutmeg (to enhance pumpkin flavor)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Freshly ground black pepper
- 6 oz Sliced pancetta
- 2 tbsp Olive oil (for sautéing)
- 1 medium Onion (diced)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup Pine nuts (lightly toasted)
- 2 tbsp Fresh sage (chopped)
- Cook the fettuccine according to the package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until soft and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Crisp the pancetta by adding it to the skillet and cooking until it’s golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Combine pumpkin puree, half-and-half, nutmeg, and sage into the skillet. Stir and heat everything through, about 3-4 minutes.
- Toss the drained fettuccine with the pumpkin sauce, ensuring it is coated beautifully, adding salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parmesan and toasted pine nuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg