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One Pot Cheesy Pumpkin Pasta

One Pot Cheesy Pumpkin Pasta is creamy and comforting!  Cheese and pumpkin are the perfect pair in this delicious one pot meal!

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword One Pot Cheesy Pumpkin Pasta
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces pasta noodles , such as elbows, farfalle, or penne (any type works)
  • 1 small onion , diced
  • 3 garlic cloves , minced
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (NOT pumpkin pie filling)
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 TBS butter
  • 4 ounces cream cheese , room temperature and cut into cubes
  • parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a stockpot or deep sided skillet, add noodles, onion, garlic, vegetable broth, pumpkin puree, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Stir to blend together, and put on the stove over medium/high heat. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat and let simmer for 10 minutes. Uncover, stir, cover, simmer for 2-4 more minutes, or until pasta is al dente.

  2. Add butter and cream cheese cubes, stir continuously until the cheese is melted and incorporated.

  3. Serve and top with parsley if desired. Add salt and pepper to taste.

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Recipe Notes

Originally published in Oct. 2015, updated Oct. 2019 & Oct. 2021