Pumpkin Pasta with Seeds and Cheese

Name: Pumpkin Pasta with Seeds and Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Italy
Ingredients: 250 g of pasta (farfalle); 400 g of pumpkin (peeled and diced); 1 red onion (finely chopped); 2 cloves of garlic (chopped); 100 g of spinach (fresh); 2 tbsp of olive oil; 1 pinch of salt; 1 pinch of pepper; 150 ml of vegetable broth; 50 g of parmesan (freshly grated); 1 bunch of basil (fresh)

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A farfalle pasta recipe with a creamy pumpkin purée sauce, enhanced with grated Parmesan.

Total time: 55 min
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 35 min
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €1.25

By the CookinBreak team

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

410kcal

Protein14 g13%
Carbs53 g47%
Fat20 g40%
Fiber5 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

For an extra touch of flavor, add a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg to the pumpkin sauce before serving.

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Not recommended

Not recommended; the texture of the pasta degrades when frozen and thawed.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Keeps 3 to 4 days max in an airtight container in the fridge.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

The pumpkin can be roasted the day before. Onion, garlic and spinach can be prepped too.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Reheat in a saucepan over low heat with a splash of broth, or in the microwave at medium power.

Variations

Lightly mash a few pumpkin cubes to make the sauce.
Top with freshly grated Parmesan and fresh basil.
Add a little cooking water if the sauce is too thick.

Mistakes to avoid

Burning the garlic: one minute of cooking is enough.
Forgetting to save some pasta cooking water.
Letting overcooked pasta sit before serving: cook it al dente.

Frequently asked questions

How do you roast the pumpkin?

Spread the pumpkin cubes on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and bake for 20 to 25 minutes at 200 °C, until tender and lightly caramelized.

How do you make the pumpkin sauce?

Sauté the red onion and garlic, add the fresh spinach so it wilts, then the roasted pumpkin, lightly mashing a few cubes, and pour in the vegetable broth to simmer.

Which pasta should you choose?

Farfalle work well: cooked al dente in boiling salted water, they hold the sauce in their folds. Save a little cooking water before draining to adjust the texture.

How do you serve this dish?

Toss the drained pasta with the sauce, mix, then serve immediately, topped with freshly grated Parmesan and fresh basil leaves for a colorful fall dish.