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Pumpkin Feta Pasta

Creamy Pumpkin Feta Pasta: A Cozy Fall Favorite

This Creamy Pumpkin Feta Pasta combines sweet pumpkin and tangy feta for a delicious fall meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 1 pound Pasta your favorite shape, like penne or rigatoni
For the Sauce
  • 1 15-ounce can Pumpkin Puree not pumpkin pie filling
  • 4 ounces Feta Cheese crumbled
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream or coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup Sage chopped fresh (or 1 tablespoon dried)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional
  • Salt and Black Pepper to taste
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) toasted
  • 2 tablespoons Butter optional
  • 1 small onion Onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Broth or Pasta Water for thinning the sauce

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Pot
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 1/4 cup of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 finely chopped onion, cooking for 5-7 minutes until it turns translucent and fragrant.
  2. Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 cup of chopped fresh sage, cooking for about 1 minute more.
  3. Mix in a 15-ounce can of pumpkin puree, stirring well for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  4. Pour in 1/2 cup of heavy cream and add 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan, stirring until smooth. Season with salt, black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes.
  5. Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 10-15 minutes, adding up to 1/2 cup of vegetable broth or reserved pasta water if it thickens too much.
  6. While sauce simmers, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook 1 pound of pasta until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
  7. Add the drained pasta directly to the skillet with the creamy pumpkin sauce, tossing to combine. Adjust thickness with reserved pasta water as needed.
  8. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of melted butter over the pasta and stir gently. Serve hot, garnished with remaining crumbled feta and 1/4 cup of toasted pumpkin seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 21gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 15000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 270mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftover Pumpkin Feta Pasta in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze individual portions for up to 2 months.

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