Spicy Pumpkin One Pot Pasta
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Spicy Pumpkin One Pot Pasta
Description
Spicy Pumpkin One Pot Pasta uses a mix of smoked paprika, cinnamon, crushed red pepper, and nutmeg to season pumpkin puree and tomato paste, creating a sauce with spicy and warm flavor notes. Cooked with pasta and water in one pot, it simmers until the pasta is al dente and the flavors meld. Cream cheese and Parmesan are stirred in at the end to enrich the sauce and provide a creamy consistency.
The dish has a balanced spicy and savory profile, with the pumpkin adding subtle sweetness and body. The single-pot method reduces cleanup and ensures the pasta absorbs the sauce well. It can be served immediately, topped with extra Parmesan for added flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion - finely diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 lb pasta
- 15 oz pumpkin 1 can, puree
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- 4 cups water
- 4 oz cream cheese - half of an 8oz brick
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
Instructions
- Heat oil over medium heat in a large heavy bottomed pot. Add diced onion to the warm oil and saute until soft and fragrant - stirring frequently
- Reduce head to low and add salt, smoked paprika, cinnamon, crushed red pepper, and ground nutmeg to the pan and stir. Allow the spices to toast for a couple minutes then add the pumpkin puree and tomato paste and stir again.
- Add the pasta and water to the pot and stir until evenly combined. Increase heat to high and bring mixture to a boil. Once boiling, cover the pot and reduce to a simmer.
- Simmer on low for 12-14 minutes - stirring frequently. Taste the pasta to be sure its cooked aldente, then remove from the heat.
- Add the cream cheese and parmesan cheese to the pot and cover again to let the cream cheese melt for a few minutes. After a few minutes remove the lid and stir until the cheese is evenly mixed in.
- Serve immediately with extra parmesan cheese on top.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 427 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 6g | |
| Calories | 427kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 1013mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 493mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 11619IU | 232% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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