To prepare a delicious pumpkin and cheese pasta dish, we start by gathering the necessary ingredients. You will need 300 grams of pasta (preferably penne or fusilli), a small pumpkin, a medium onion, two cloves of garlic, 50 grams of butter, salt, pepper, a handful of freshly chopped parsley, 100 grams of cheddar cheese, and 50 grams of grated parmesan.
The first step is to bring water to a boil in a large pot, adding a tablespoon of salt. When the water starts to boil, add the pasta and let it cook according to the package instructions until al dente. While the pasta is cooking, you can prepare the pumpkin sauce.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. When the butter has completely melted, add the finely chopped onion and the crushed or finely chopped garlic cloves. Sauté the onion and garlic for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, until they become translucent and the flavors combine. Next, add the pumpkin, cut into small cubes.
Cook the pumpkin over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it becomes slightly soft, but not so much that it turns into a puree. It is important to maintain a pleasant texture in the dish. At the end of cooking, season with salt and pepper to taste, then add the chopped parsley for a fresh and aromatic note.
After the pasta is cooked, drain it well and add it to the skillet with the pumpkin sauce. Gently toss to ensure the pasta is evenly coated in the sauce. Now is the time to add the cheddar cheese, broken into small pieces, which will melt upon contact with the heat of the pasta and sauce. Also, add the tablespoon of grated parmesan, which will enhance the flavor of the dish.
Mix everything carefully, ensuring that the pasta is well covered with the creamy sauce. After mixing, turn off the heat and let the dish sit for a few moments to allow the flavors to meld.
This simple and tasty pumpkin and cheese pasta recipe is perfect for a quick yet elegant dinner. Serve warm, with an extra garnish of fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy your meal!
The first step is to bring water to a boil in a large pot, adding a tablespoon of salt. When the water starts to boil, add the pasta and let it cook according to the package instructions until al dente. While the pasta is cooking, you can prepare the pumpkin sauce.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. When the butter has completely melted, add the finely chopped onion and the crushed or finely chopped garlic cloves. Sauté the onion and garlic for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, until they become translucent and the flavors combine. Next, add the pumpkin, cut into small cubes.
Cook the pumpkin over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it becomes slightly soft, but not so much that it turns into a puree. It is important to maintain a pleasant texture in the dish. At the end of cooking, season with salt and pepper to taste, then add the chopped parsley for a fresh and aromatic note.
After the pasta is cooked, drain it well and add it to the skillet with the pumpkin sauce. Gently toss to ensure the pasta is evenly coated in the sauce. Now is the time to add the cheddar cheese, broken into small pieces, which will melt upon contact with the heat of the pasta and sauce. Also, add the tablespoon of grated parmesan, which will enhance the flavor of the dish.
Mix everything carefully, ensuring that the pasta is well covered with the creamy sauce. After mixing, turn off the heat and let the dish sit for a few moments to allow the flavors to meld.
This simple and tasty pumpkin and cheese pasta recipe is perfect for a quick yet elegant dinner. Serve warm, with an extra garnish of fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy your meal!
Ingredients
- about half a bag (box) of pasta of any kind (I used bow ties because I like them a lot) - 400g diced yellow pumpkin - 60g butter - 1 chopped onion - 1 larger clove of garlic finely chopped - parsley - salt, pepper - 3-4 slices of melted cheddar cheese - one tablespoon of grated parmesan