How to Make Pasta with Bell Peppers and Pumpkin Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to comfort food, pasta is often a go-to choice for many. There's something so satisfying about twirling noodles around your fork and enjoying a delicious, saucy dish. If you're looking to elevate your pasta game, look no further than this Pasta with Bell Peppers and Pumpkin Sauce recipe. This dish is not only flavorful and hearty, but it also brings a unique twist to traditional pasta dishes.

At first glance, you may be surprised to see pumpkin included in a pasta sauce....

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter, divided
  • 1 onion, minced
  • 1 pound sugar pumpkin - peeled, seeded, and cut into small cubes
  • ½ pound orecchiette pasta
  • 2 orange bell peppers, seeded and diced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Melt 1/2 the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat and cook onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add pumpkin and cook for 2 minutes. Cover, reduce heat, and cook, stirring often, until soft, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orecchiette in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until almost tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes, 2 minutes less than indicated on the package. Drain and transfer to a bowl.
  • Melt the remaining butter in a second skillet and cook bell peppers until softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add to the bowl with the cooked pasta.
  • Once pumpkin is tender, add cream and Parmesan cheese to skillet. Season with salt and pepper and stir until smooth. Add drained pasta and cooked bell peppers and mix well.
  • Nutrition

    581 cal.

    • Total Fat: 36g
    • Saturated Fat: 22g
    • Cholesterol: 116mg
    • Sodium: 223mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 56g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 134mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 523mg