Pumpkin Feta Penne Pasta (Gluten-Free)

Name: Pumpkin Feta Penne Pasta (Gluten-Free)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces gluten-free penne pasta noodles; 1 Tbsp avocado oil; 1 large yellow onion; 3 cloves garlic; 1 15-ounce can pumpkin puree; ½ cup full-fat canned coconut milk or half & half; 3 cups baby spinach; 2/3 cup feta cheese crumbles; Pinch ground nutmeg; sea salt to taste

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
4 Servings
Calories
490 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Pumpkin Feta Penne Pasta (Gluten-Free)

Tyler Espinosa

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Lusciously creamy yet light penne pasta with caramelized onion, spinach, and feta is a magnificent dinner!

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Ingredients

Servings

12 ounces gluten-free penne pasta noodles
1 Tbsp avocado oil
1 large yellow onion finely chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
1 15-ounce can pumpkin puree
½ cup full-fat canned coconut milk or half & half
3 cups baby spinach finely chopped
2/3 cup feta cheese crumbles
Pinch ground nutmeg optional
sea salt to taste

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Instructions

Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside until ready to use. (Note: I typically cook pasta a couple minutes less than indicated on the package to keep the noodles al dente).
Heat the avocado oil in a thick-bottomed pot (or skillet) over medium-high heat and add the onion. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until the onion turns golden-brown and begins to caramelize, about 10 to 15 minutes. Note: If the onion begins to burn or the edges become dark quickly, add a small amount of water to deglaze the pan. I do this several times when caramelizing onion. Add the garlic and sauté another 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the pumpkin puree, coconut milk, and feta and bring to a full boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Stir in the chopped spinach and continue cooking until the spinach has wilted, about 2 minutes. Stir in the cooked pasta noodles.
Taste the sauce for flavor and add sea salt and nutmeg to taste.
Serve with additional feta sprinkled on top and enjoy!