Bring a large pot of water to boil (salt it!!) And cook pasta according to directions. Reserve some pasta water to add in later
8 oz Pasta
In a saucepan, heat your oil on medium and then add garlic and stir for a couple minutes. Add in your pumpkin puree and continue to stir
1/4 cup Olive oil, 3 cloves garlic, 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
Add heavy cream and mix until incorporated. Simmer a couple minutes
2/3 cup heavy cream
Add red pepper flakes, salt, pepper and stir again
1 tsp red pepper flakes, Salt and pep
Add in your parm, and then slowly add in some pasta water and stir to combine. Mix until smooth and creamy, adding pasta water as needed.
1/3 cup parmesan cheese (grated), pasta water
Toss in the cooked pasta and make sure its evenly coated. Top with more parm and serve.