Description
This Roasted Pumpkin Pasta Recipe is a delightful fall dish that combines the sweetness of roasted pumpkin with herbs and a touch of lemon for a refreshing pasta experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds pumpkin peeled
- seeded
- and cut into chunks
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- for roasting and infusing
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 8 sage leaves fresh sage whole
- 12 ounces pasta spaghetti or pappardelle
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1/2 cup Parmesan grated
- plus extra for serving
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika optional
- for extra smoky flavor
- Salt to taste salt
- Black pepper to taste black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the pumpkin chunks with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- In a skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sage leaves, sautéing until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Add the roasted pumpkin to the skillet with garlic and sage. Toss in the drained pasta, adding lemon juice and enough reserved pasta water to create a light sauce.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan and smoked paprika if using. Season with additional salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra Parmesan and a few fresh sage leaves.
Notes
For a vegan version, omit the Parmesan or use a plant-based alternative. Feel free to adjust the amount of garlic and sage according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Dinner
- Method: Roasting, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 78 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Roasted Pumpkin Pasta Recipe, pumpkin pasta, fall pasta dish, easy pasta recipe, vegetarian pasta