Creamy Pumpkin Pasta Dish (Print)

Tender rigatoni is tossed in luscious pumpkin sauce, enriched with cream and Parmesan for a cozy main.

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 pound rigatoni pasta
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 tablespoons butter
05 - 2 cups pumpkin puree
06 - 2 cups chicken broth
07 - 1/4 cup heavy cream
08 - 1/2 cup sour cream
09 - 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
10 - 1 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
13 - 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

# Steps:

01 - Boil the rigatoni pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
02 - In a large skillet, saute the onion and garlic in butter over medium heat until soft.
03 - Whisk in the pumpkin puree, chicken broth, heavy cream, sour cream, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper into the skillet.
04 - Simmer the pumpkin sauce for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
05 - Stir the cooked pasta into the pumpkin sauce, simmering for 2-3 minutes more until thickened.
06 - Garnish with Parmesan cheese and parsley before serving, if desired.

# Notes:

01 - Ensure the sauce is constantly stirred to avoid sticking to the bottom of the skillet.

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