Description
Roasted Pumpkin and Garlic Pasta is a comforting autumn-inspired dish that brings together the natural sweetness of roasted pumpkin and the aromatic flavor of garlic. This one-pot meal is not only easy to prepare but also delivers a delightful taste that will warm your heart on cool evenings. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, this pasta dish is customizable with your favorite vegetables and makes for excellent leftovers. Enjoy a bowlful of fall flavors that are sure to please everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g pumpkin, diced
- 2 garlic bulbs
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup white apple vinegar
- 2 cups small pasta
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 50 g grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Celsius (390 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Prepare garlic by cutting the tops off each bulb to expose the cloves. Place diced pumpkin, garlic bulbs, and rosemary sprigs in a large oven-proof dish. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes until pumpkin is soft and caramelized. Let cool slightly before handling.
- Squeeze roasted garlic from skins, remove rosemary leaves, and transfer all to a stovetop-safe pot.
- Add chicken stock, white apple vinegar, and pasta to the pot. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to maintain a gentle boil.
- Cook for about 15 minutes or until pasta is al dente and most liquid has been absorbed. Adjust with more stock if needed.
- Stir in grated parmesan cheese until melted and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider mixing in sautéed spinach or kale. Substitute grated parmesan with nutritional yeast for a plant-based option. Experiment with different pasta shapes like penne or fusilli.