Description
A cozy and flavorful creamy pumpkin pasta, perfect for fall weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
- Pasta (your choice: fettuccine, penne, or spaghetti)
- Pumpkin puree (or fresh roasted pumpkin)
- Protein (chicken, sausage, or chickpeas)
- Onion (sweet or red)
- Garlic (fresh minced or garlic powder)
- Olive oil
- Seasonal vegetables (like spinach or kale)
- Herbs (sage, thyme, or nutmeg)
- Salt and black pepper
- Broth or cream as needed
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- Sauté onion in olive oil for 3-4 minutes, then add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Incorporate seasonal vegetables and sauté until wilted.
- Make the sauce by stirring in pumpkin puree, seasoning with salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Combine the drained pasta with the sauce, using reserved pasta water as needed.
- Final seasoning adjustments can be made to taste.
- Serve with a sprinkle of cheese or herbs on top.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute coconut cream and use chickpeas for protein. Serve with a salad and white wine for a delightful meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pumpkin pasta, fall recipes, cozy dinner, vegetarian pasta