Pumpkin Feta Pasta – Creamy
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Pumpkin Feta Pasta – Creamy, a perfect dish to celebrate autumn. This recipe combines the sweet earthiness of roasted pumpkin with the tangy richness of feta cheese, creating a luscious sauce that envelops your favorite pasta. Ideal for cozy family dinners or gatherings, this dish promises to impress and satisfy. Serve it warm, garnished with fresh herbs for an inviting and delectable experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 2 cups fresh pumpkin, peeled and cubed
- 4 oz crumbled feta cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roast the pumpkin on a lined baking sheet for 30-35 minutes until tender.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions in salted water. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a blender, combine roasted pumpkin flesh, garlic, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and Italian herbs; blend until smooth.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté garlic in olive oil. Add the pumpkin sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Toss cooked pasta into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Gently fold in crumbled feta cheese before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg