5 from 3 votes
Creamy Pumpkin Feta Pasta
Fall in love with the cozy vibes of this Pumpkin Feta Pasta! Dive into a bowl of creamy pumpkin goodness, perfectly complemented by the creamy richness of feta cheese. Enjoy with the pasta of your choice on a cool, cozy evening.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
Servings
Calories:
366 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 ½ cup chicken broth
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ⅛ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup feta cheese
- 2 spinach handfuls
- 8 oz pasta cooked according to package directions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil over medium high heat. Once heated add garlic and red bell pepper. Reduce heat to medium and cook for around 3 minutes or until the bell peppers have started to become more tender.
- Add pumpkin puree and chicken broth to deglaze the pan. Stir until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste, chili powder, and smoked paprika.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes until the sauce is reduced to your desired thickness.
- Fold in the feta cheese and continue to cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in the spinach and stir until wilted. About 1-2 minutes.
- Fold in cooked pasta and top with additional feta cheese. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
366kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
35mg
(12%)
Sodium
767mg
(32%)
Potassium
373mg
(8%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
10776IU
(216%)
Vitamin C
41mg
(46%)
Calcium
224mg
(22%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 366
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 366kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 767mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 373mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 10776IU | 216% |
| Vitamin C | 41mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 224mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.