Get the recipe:40 Family Dinner Ideas for Kids: Pumpkin Pasta
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This pumpkin pasta is creamy and quick to make! It’s a true family favorite. Make this pasta, or any of these 39 other toddler and kid-friendly dinner recipes.
Bring a large pot filled with water to a boil and cook pasta according to instructions on the package. Before straining, reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan pour in the olive oil and heat over medium heat. Add in the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring often. Add in the pumpkin puree, tomato paste, and broth and bring to a simmer, stir until combined. Reduce heat to low and add in the cream, balsamic vinegar, nutmeg, and salt and pepper, stir and let simmer while pasta cooks.
Strain pasta and transfer to saucpan of pumpkin sauce. Stir in the pasta, adding the reserved water in 1/4 cup increments to thin out the sauce. I used the entire 1 cup of water for the recipe in the pictures above.
Spoon into bowls and sprinkle with parmesan (if using).
Notes
Age: great for baby-led weaning, toddlers, kids and adults – everyone will love this meal!Storage: store leftover pasta in an air-tight container for 5 days in the fridge. The sauce can be stored for 5 days in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer. To defrost the sauce, simply leave it in the fridge overnight or place a frozen container of sauce in your sink filled with warm water, then heat on the stove.To Make Vegan: use veggie broth and canned coconut milk. Skip the parmesan or use vegan parmesan.To Make Gluten-Free: use any gluten-free pasta you prefer.Cream or Coconut Milk: you can use either heavy whipping cream, half and half, or canned full fat coconut milk in this recipe.