Creamy Pumpkin Pesto Pasta

Creamy Pumpkin Pesto Pasta

35 mins
medium
4 servings

A delicious and healthy pasta dish featuring a vibrant pumpkin pesto. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

PastaPumpkinVegetarian

Equipment Needed

  • Food Processor
  • Large Skillet
  • Pot

Ingredients

  • 320.00 gFusilli pasta(Use your favorite pasta shape.)
  • 300.00 gPumpkin(Cubed)
  • Water(For cooking pasta and pumpkin)
  • 80.00 gWalnuts(Chopped)
  • 70.00 gParmesan Cheese(Grated)
  • 0.50 cloveGarlic(Minced)
  • 70.00 gOlive Oil(Extra virgin)
  • Salt(To taste)

Instructions

1

Sauté the cubed pumpkin in olive oil until softened, about 8 minutes.

Estimated time: 8 minutes

2

Add a pinch of salt and a little water to the pumpkin. Cover and cook until tender.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

3

Cook the pasta according to package directions.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

4

While the pasta and pumpkin cook, combine walnuts, cheese, and garlic in a food processor.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

5

Add the cooked and cooled pumpkin to the food processor.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

6

Pulse until a smooth pesto forms.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

7

Drain the pasta and add it to the pumpkin mixture.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

8

Stir in a little pasta water to create a creamy sauce.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

9

Garnish with chopped walnuts and serve immediately.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

10

Enjoy your delicious Creamy Pumpkin Pesto Pasta!

Estimated time: 1 minutes