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Pumpkin Cacio e Pepe

Pumpkin purée, parmesan, pecorino, cracked black pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg come together to make the most delicious sauce for this easy pasta dish!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 513 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces Bucatini
  • 1 1/2 cups pasta water
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated pecorino romano cheese

Instructions

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  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add in the bucatini. Cook the pasta just until al dente or a minute less. Reserve 2 cups of the pasta water before draining the pasta.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add in the butter and when it's melted add in the garlic. Sauté just until the garlic is fragrant and then add in the pumpkin purée, black pepper, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until incorporated and then slowly pour in the pasta water, whisking until the sauce is smooth.
  3. Add the pasta into the skillet and toss to coat it in the sauce. Add in the cheese and continue to toss the pasta until the cheese is melted into the sauce. If your sauce looks too thick, pour in additional pasta water and toss until incorporated.
  4. Taste for seasoning and add additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve the pasta topped with Parmesan or Pecorino shavings if desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories 513kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 71g (24%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 44mg (15%) Sodium 529mg (22%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 513

% Daily Value*

Calories 513kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 71g 24%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Sodium 529mg 22%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.