Name: Pumpkin Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2 Servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 0.5 butternut squash; 1 onion; 2 cloves garlic; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 0.333 cup white wine; 2 cups vegetable broth; salt and pepper; freshly grated nutmeg; 5 ounces short pasta of your choice; 1 small piece Parmesan rind; 0.5 oz freshly grated Parmesan

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Pumpkin Pasta

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Peel the pumpkin, remove the seeds, and cut the flesh into small cubes. Peel the onion and garlic, and finely dice the onion.

Pour olive oil into a pot and sauté the onion and garlic over medium heat. Once the onions are translucent, add the pumpkin and sauté for another two to three minutes.

Deglaze the pan with wine and let it simmer for about one to two minutes. Add enough broth to cover the pumpkin and simmer, covered, for about 15 minutes, or until the pumpkin is very soft. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.

Remove the garlic cloves and mash the pumpkin with a potato masher or similar utensil. Season the pumpkin sauce with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Add the uncooked pasta, Parmesan rind, and remaining broth. Stir well so that all the pasta is coated in the sauce.

Simmer the pasta until it is al dente and has absorbed most of the pumpkin sauce. Depending on the type of pasta, this can take between 10 and 20 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent burning. Add a little water if necessary.

Remove the Parmesan rind, stir in the grated Parmesan and season the pasta with salt, pepper and nutmeg.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pumpkin Puree Perfection 🎃
Roast the butternut squash before pureeing to intensify its natural sweetness and develop deeper, caramelized flavor notes.
Parmesan Rind Magic 🧀
Simmer the Parmesan rind in the vegetable broth to add an incredible umami depth and rich, complex flavor to the entire dish.
Pasta Water Technique 💧
When cooking pasta directly in the pumpkin broth, stir frequently and add extra broth gradually to prevent sticking and achieve the perfect creamy consistency.
Wine Deglazing Trick 🍷
Use a dry white wine to deglaze the pan after sautéing onions and garlic, capturing all the flavorful browned bits for maximum taste complexity.
Nutmeg Freshness Hack 🌰
Always grate nutmeg fresh right before adding to the dish, as pre-ground nutmeg loses its aromatic oils and intense flavor quickly.