Description
Pumpkin Feta Pasta is a cozy and flavorful dish that brings together creamy pumpkin puree and tangy feta cheese for a delightful autumn experience. This easy recipe features tender pasta tossed with fresh spinach and aromatic garlic, making it perfect for both weeknight dinners and special gatherings. With its vibrant colors and comforting aromas, this dish is guaranteed to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fusilli or penne pasta
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 4 oz crumbled feta cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1. Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot, add pasta, and cook until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- 2. Make the sauce: In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3. Add pumpkin: Stir in pumpkin puree with reserved pasta water until smooth. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- 4. Combine: Add cooked pasta and spinach to the skillet, tossing until combined and spinach wilts.
- 5. Finish: Gently fold in crumbled feta cheese until melted into the sauce. Serve garnished with grated Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Autumn
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg