Description
A delightful dish combining the earthiness of pumpkin with tangy feta cheese, creating a comforting meal perfect for family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- Tagliatelle or pasta of your choice
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh sage or thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water, add pasta, and cook until al dente. Reserve some pasta water, then drain.
- Prepare the Sauce: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Incorporate the Pumpkin: Add pumpkin puree, mix well, and heat through. Adjust texture with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Add Feta and Herbs: Crumble in feta, mix with sauce, and add herbs, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Combine: Toss drained pasta into the sauce, ensuring all strands are coated. Add more pasta water if the mixture is dry.
- Garnish: Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with extra feta and herbs before serving.
Notes
Consider adding sautéed mushrooms or spinach for extra flavor. Save pasta water for adjusting sauce consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Pasta, Feta Cheese, Comfort Food, Fall Recipes, Vegetarian Pasta