Roasted Pumpkin & Garlic Pasta: A Cozy, Comforting Delight
This Roasted Pumpkin & Garlic Pasta is a delightful, cozy dish perfect for autumn.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Roasting, Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups roasted pumpkin puree
- 1 head garlic, roasted
- 12 ounces pasta of choice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Spread pumpkin on a baking sheet and roast for about 25 minutes until tender.
- In the same oven, wrap garlic in foil and roast alongside the pumpkin until soft.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain.
- In a large bowl, combine the roasted pumpkin puree and roasted garlic, then mix in olive oil, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the pumpkin mixture until well coated.
- Serve topped with parmesan cheese and parsley.
Notes
- For a vegan option, omit the parmesan cheese.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Roasted Pumpkin, Garlic, Pasta, Comfort Food, Autumn Recipes