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Pumpkin Pasta

Recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod

Creamy pumpkin pasta with Parmesan cheese and crispy garlic breadcrumbs. This easy pasta recipe is the perfect fall meal, so cozy and comforting!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: pasta, pumpkin
Servings: 6
Calories: 645kcal

Ingredients

For the pasta:

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

Calories: 645kcal | Carbohydrates: 102g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 838mg | Potassium: 470mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 11677IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 171mg | Iron: 5mg