
Pumpkin Pasta
User Reviews
4.7
69 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
645 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian

Pumpkin Pasta
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Creamy pumpkin pasta with Parmesan cheese and crispy garlic breadcrumbs. This easy pasta recipe is the perfect fall meal, so cozy and comforting!
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Ingredients
For the pasta:
- 1 pound Rigatoni pasta, or pasta of your choice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large shallot chopped
- 4-5 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon freshly chopped rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 15 ounce can pumpkin puree
- 1 cup vegetable broth, can use chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Pinch of nutmeg
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
For the garlic breadcrumbs:
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 cups finely torn ciabatta or French bread
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- kosher salt, to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta to al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water, drain pasta, and set aside.
- Meanwhile, make the garlic breadcrumbs. In a large skillet, heat the butter over medium heat. Add the bread and cook, stirring occasionally, until bread is golden brown and toasted. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Season with salt, to taste. Set aside.
- To make the sauce. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the shallot and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic, rosemary, and crushed red pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the pumpkin and 1 cup of vegetable broth. Stir until combined. Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt, pepper, and pinch of nutmeg.
- Add the cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese. Stir until combined. Add a little pasta water, if necessary.
- Serve warm with the garlic breadcrumbs and extra Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
645kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
102g
(34%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
838mg
(35%)
Potassium
470mg
(13%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
11677IU
(234%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
171mg
(17%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 645 kcal
% Daily Value*
Calories | 645kcal | 32% |
Carbohydrates | 102g | 34% |
Protein | 23g | 46% |
Fat | 19g | 29% |
Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
Sodium | 838mg | 35% |
Potassium | 470mg | 10% |
Fiber | 6g | 24% |
Sugar | 9g | 18% |
Vitamin A | 11677IU | 234% |
Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
Calcium | 171mg | 17% |
Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
69 reviews
Excellent
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