Baked Pumpkin & Ricotta Pasta

May 30, 2023May 30, 20230 11
Creamy and comforting Baked Pumpkin & Ricotta Pasta recipe
in Pasta

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
750 g pumpkin , peeled and cubed
salt , to taste
fresh ground black pepper , to taste
1/2 teaspoon cumin
400 g pasta
1 cup fresh breadcrumb
4 garlic cloves , chopped
1 onion , chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley , chopped
250 g ricotta cheese , low fat is fine

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
510
Sugar
8g
Fat
21g
Baked Pumpkin & Ricotta Pasta is a delicious and comforting dish that’s perfect for cool fall evenings. The roasted pumpkin adds a sweet and nutty flavor, while the ricotta cheese makes the pasta creamy and rich. This vegetarian pasta is easy to make and can be served as a main course or as a side dish. This recipe can be made healthier by using a low-fat ricotta cheese and whole wheat pasta.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.Toss the pumpkin cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and cumin. Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes.
3.Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
4.In a pan, sauté garlic and onion with olive oil for 2-3 minutes. Add in sage and parsley.
5.Mix in the roasted pumpkin and ricotta cheese into the pan.
6.Add the cooked pasta and mix everything together.
7.Spread the pasta mixture out into a baking dish. Top with breadcrumbs.
8.Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

PROS

This Baked Pumpkin & Ricotta Pasta is a comforting and satisfying dish, perfect for chilly days.

The roasted pumpkin adds a sweet and nutty flavor, and the ricotta cheese makes the pasta creamy and rich.

This recipe is also vegetarian and can be made with low-fat ricotta cheese for a healthier option.

CONS

This dish can be high in carbohydrates and calories due to the pasta and breadcrumbs.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Additionally, some may find the process of roasting the pumpkin cubes time-consuming.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pumpkin is packed with vitamins A and C, as well as potassium and fiber.
Ricotta cheese is a good source of protein and calcium.
This dish also contains healthy fats from olive oil.

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