Pumpkin and Parmigiano Pasta Sauce with Toasted Pine Nuts
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
492 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Pumpkin and Parmigiano Pasta Sauce with Toasted Pine Nuts
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Savory herbs- rosemary, sage, and thyme meets salty butter and freshly grated parmigiano to create a versatile sauce. Add a sprinkle of toasted pine nuts for that extra crunch and nutty flavor- and done! Dinner in 20 minutes. You can easily double this recipe!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups prepared fresh roasted pumpkin purée Pumpkin Puree: cut 2 pie pumpkins in half and gut insides. Roast face down on lined baking sheet at 350 F for 1 hour, then, let cool on pan. Take out pumpkin flesh with a spoon and put in a blender and puree until smooth*
- 1 cup freshly grated parmigiano reggiano
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 1 teaspoon fresh or dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon fresh or dried sage
- 1 teaspoon fresh or dried thyme
- ½ hot pasta water reserved
- 4 tablespoons toasted pinenuts
- Salt for pasta water
- ½ lb your favorite pasta variety 225 grams
- ½ Cup shaved parmigiano cheese for serving
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of generously salted water to boil. Add pasta and start cooking to al dente recommended time.
- While the pasta cooks, add: pumpkin, herbs, butter and parmigiano to a medium sauce pot. Cook and stir until combined, about 5 minutes. Remove 1/2 cup of the boiling pasta water and add to pot. Stir to combine.
- Drain pasta and immediately add to pot with pumpkin mixture. Stir well until combined.
- Top with shaved parmigiano and toasted pine nuts. Serve HOT!
Notes
- * pumpkin puree can be made in advance and frozen for up to 2 months
Nutrition Information
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Calories
492kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
33mg
(11%)
Sodium
633mg
(26%)
Potassium
477mg
(14%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
19474IU
(389%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
493mg
(49%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 492 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 492kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 633mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 477mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 19474IU | 389% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 493mg | 49% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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