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Pumpkin Feta Pasta

Pumpkin Feta Pasta: Cozy Comfort for Fall Evenings

Enjoy the warmth of autumn with this quick and creamy Pumpkin Feta Pasta that delights with its rich flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Pasta (penne or rigatoni)
  • 1 cup Vegetable Broth to adjust sauce consistency
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree pure pumpkin, not pie filling
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese crumbled; goat cheese can be used
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or plant-based cream for vegan option
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese omit for dairy-free option
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or butter for richer flavor
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Sage or dried sage in smaller quantity
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Toasted Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • pot

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion for 5–7 minutes until translucent.
  2. Add minced garlic and chopped sage; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in pumpkin puree and cook for 2–3 minutes until glossy.
  4. Reduce heat, add heavy cream and Parmesan; stir until cheese melts and sauce is smooth.
  5. Season sauce with salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
  6. Let sauce simmer on low for 10–15 minutes until thickened, adding broth if needed.
  7. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup of cooking water.
  8. Combine drained pasta with the sauce, adding reserved water to achieve desired consistency.
  9. Fold in crumbled feta cheese, allowing it to melt slightly into the pasta.
  10. Melt butter in a small pan; drizzle over pasta before serving.
  11. Plate the pasta, garnish with remaining feta and toasted pumpkin seeds, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 20gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and adjust sauce consistency with pasta water. This dish can also accommodate added greens or proteins for customization.

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