Description
A delicious and unique pasta dish featuring roasted pumpkin and garlic, perfect for fall.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pumpkin, cubed
- 1 head of garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the cubed pumpkin with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and spread on a baking sheet.
- Cut the top off the head of garlic, drizzle with olive oil, and wrap in foil.
- Roast the pumpkin and garlic in the oven for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- Once the pumpkin and garlic are done, mash the garlic and mix it with the roasted pumpkin.
- Combine the pumpkin mixture with the cooked pasta and add Parmesan cheese.
- Toss well and serve garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- For a vegan option, omit the Parmesan cheese or use a vegan alternative.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or kale for added nutrition.
- This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting and Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg