CREAMY PUMPKIN PASTA

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:35:50 GMT

Step 1

Cut your pumpkin (or squash) into small cubes and set aside.

Step 2

In a pan over medium low heat, drizzle olive oil, add chopped shallot and some fresh rosemary and sizzle for a couple of mins.

Step 3

Add your diced pumpkin along with a couple of ladlefuls of boiling water, season with salt and pepper, cover with a lid and cook for about 15 mins or until soft.

Step 4

Stir occasionally.

Step 5

Now, add your cooked pumpkin into a food processor along with heavy cream, mascarpone, tomato paste (optional) and a pinch of smoked paprika.

Step 6

Blend everything until smooth then add your sauce to a pan over low heat and simmer for 5 mins.

Step 7

In the meantime, boil your pasta until al dente, drain and add it to your sauce along with some pasta water if necessary.

Step 8

Toss well over the heat and serve with some grated Parmigiano on top.

Step 9

Buon appetito!

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Under 30 minutes