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Pumpkin Feta Pasta

Creamy Pumpkin Feta Pasta That Will Comfort Your Soul

Delight in this creamy Pumpkin Feta Pasta, a cozy dish blending rich flavors perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Easy Dinners
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 500 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Dutch oven
  • Pot
  • Colander

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta

  • 1 pound pasta Use penne, rigatoni, or your favorite shape.

For the Sauce

  • 1 15-ounce can pumpkin puree Choose pure pumpkin, not pie filling.
  • 4 ounces feta cheese Crumbled for richness.
  • ½ cup heavy cream For a luscious sauce.
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese For depth of flavor.
  • 2 cloves garlic Freshly minced.
  • ¼ cup olive oil For sautéing.
  • 2 tablespoons butter For drizzling.

For Flavoring

  • 1 small onion Finely chopped.
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh sage Fresh herbs recommended.
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes Optional for heat.
  • Salt To taste.
  • Freshly ground black pepper To taste.

For Garnish

  • ¼ cup toasted pumpkin seeds For crunch.
  • ½ cup vegetable broth or pasta water As needed for adjusting sauce consistency.

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Heat ¼ cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add finely chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until soft.
  • Stir in 2 minced cloves of garlic and ¼ cup chopped sage, cooking for an additional minute.
  • Pour in 1 (15-ounce) can of pumpkin puree and stir, cooking for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add ½ cup heavy cream and fold in ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
  • Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, adjusting to taste.
  • Reduce heat, letting the sauce simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Boil a pot of salted water, add 1 pound of pasta, and cook until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water.
  • Combine cooked pasta with the pumpkin feta sauce, tossing gently.
  • If needed, adjust sauce thickness with reserved pasta water.
  • Mix in crumbled feta, drizzle melted butter over pasta, and serve.
  • Garnish with remaining feta and toasted pumpkin seeds.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of water to restore creaminess.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 6000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg
Keyword comfort food, creamy sauce, easy pasta, fall flavors, Pumpkin Feta Pasta, Weeknight Dinner
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