Creamy Pumpkin & Sage Pasta

Ingredients

• 200g pasta (pick your favourite—penne, spaghetti, or fusilli work well)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups pumpkin puree (mashed roasted pumpkin is ideal)
• ½ cup coconut milk or double cream (for a luxurious texture)
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan (optional but highly recommended)
• 1 tsp dried sage
• Salt & black pepper to taste
• Chilli flakes (optional, if you like a bit of heat)