5 from 18 votes
Spicy Pumpkin One Pot Pasta
This Spicy Pumpkin One Pot Pasta combines pumpkin puree with a blend of warm spices and tomato paste to create a creamy, flavorful sauce that clings to the pasta. Cooking everything in one pot makes the process straightforward, and the addition of cream cheese and Parmesan adds richness and depth. The result is a comforting dish with a subtle heat and cozy autumn flavors, balanced by the creamy texture of the cheeses.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
427 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 427
% 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.