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Pumpkin Feta Pasta

Creamy Pumpkin Feta Pasta: A Cozy Fall Weeknight Winner

Pumpkin Feta Pasta combines comforting flavors of pumpkin and feta for a cozy fall dish that's easy to prepare.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Pasta penne, rigatoni, or your favorite shape
  • 1 cup Vegetable Broth or Pasta Water use to adjust sauce consistency
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree ensure it’s pure pumpkin, not pie filling
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream for a rich sauce
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese crumbled
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 2 tablespoons Butter for richness, optional
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Sage fresh, or dried if needed
For Seasoning & Spice
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for cooking
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes adjust spice level
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Garnishing
  • ¼ cup Toasted Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
  • ½ cup Crumbled Feta for garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Pot
  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add one finely chopped onion and sauté for about 5–7 minutes until translucent.
  2. Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon of fresh sage, cooking for approximately 1 minute until aromatic.
  3. Add 1 cup of pumpkin puree to the pan, stirring well to combine. Cook for 2–3 minutes.
  4. Pour in 1 cup of heavy cream and add ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until smooth and creamy.
  5. Season the pumpkin sauce with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Reduce heat and let simmer for about 10–15 minutes.
  6. Cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta cooking water before draining.
  7. Toss drained pasta into the pumpkin sauce, stirring gently to coat. Add reserved pasta water as needed.
  8. Fold in half of the crumbled feta cheese and drizzle in 1 tablespoon of melted butter, mixing gently.
  9. Serve hot, garnished with remaining feta cheese and toasted pumpkin seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for best flavor and adjust seasoning to your liking.

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