Fall is here and that means cozy food and wine moments. A plate of creamy pumpkin sage pasta and a chilled glass of Good Clean White is the coziest pairing to celebrate sweater weather. The crisp citrus and floral notes in this Italian white cut through the richness of the sauce, making it the ultimate fall pairing.
Creamy Pumpkin Pasta with Sage & Parmesan
Serves: 4
Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
12 oz pasta (penne, rigatoni or fettuccine work well)
2 tbsp olive oil or unsalted butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 small shallot, finely chopped
1 cup pumpkin purée
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup grated parmesan cheese (plus extra for topping)
½ tsp nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste
6-8 fresh safe leaves, thinly sliced (or ½ tsp dried)
Directions
Cook the pasta: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water before draining.
Sauté: In a large skillet, warm the olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and shallot, cook until fragrant and soft (2-3 minutes)
Make the sauce: Stir in pumpkin purée, cream, nutmeg, sage, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until creamy.
Add pasta: Toss cooked pasta into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water a splash at a time until silky and coated. Stir in Parmesan.
Serve: Divide into bowls, top with more Parmesan, cracked pepper, and fried sage leaves (optional).
Wine Pairing
Good Clean White: Bright citrus and floral notes bring balance and freshness to the creamy pumpkin sauce.
Notte Bianca: The bubbles add sparkle and lift, making this comfort food feel extra festive.
This recipe is exactly what fall is all about: easy, cozy, delicious, and with a glass of good clean wine in hand.
