Pumpkin Pasta with Feta: Creamy Fall Comfort in 30 Minutes
Creamy pumpkin pasta tossed with salty feta, garlic, and herbs for a cozy, flavorful dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes.
- Author: ssam
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 12 oz pasta (penne or rigatoni)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 3 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth (or pasta water)
- 1/2 cup cream or milk
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- 2. Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté onion and garlic until soft.
- 3. Stir in pumpkin puree, broth, cream, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- 4. Add cooked pasta and toss with sauce, loosening with pasta water if needed.
- 5. Crumble in feta and stir gently until creamy.
- 6. Top with parsley and chili flakes before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use milk instead of cream.
- Try topping with toasted walnuts or pine nuts for crunch.
- This dish pairs well with a crisp green salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Pasta with Feta, creamy pumpkin pasta, easy dinner