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Noodles with Creamy Pumpkin Sauce & Feta

Indulgent Noodles with Creamy Pumpkin Sauce & Feta Bliss

Cozy and quick to prepare, Noodles with Creamy Pumpkin Sauce & Feta is a vegetarian delight perfect for autumn.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 medium Hokkaido Pumpkin Substitute with butternut squash if needed.
  • 1 medium Red Onion Yellow onion can easily replace it.
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Any sweet bell pepper variety can be used.
  • 100 grams Feta Cheese Goat cheese is a great alternative.
  • 200 grams Cherry Tomatoes Canned diced tomatoes work well if fresh aren't available.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic is best.
  • 200 ml Cooking Cream Coconut milk offers a dairy-free option.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Vegetable oil can substitute for a neutral option.
For the Pasta
  • 300 grams Dry Pasta (e.g., penne, rigatoni)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt For pasta cooking.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper To taste.
  • ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg To enhance the flavor.
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Basil or sage can provide a different flavor profile.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • skillet
  • immersion blender
  • Large Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Toss the pumpkin, red bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Roast for 20-25 minutes until tender.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté chopped red onion for 5-7 minutes until soft. Add minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add roasted vegetables, cooking cream, and nutmeg to the skillet. Simmer on low heat for 5-7 minutes.
  4. Blend the sauce using an immersion blender until smooth. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  5. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1-1.5 cups of pasta water before draining.
  6. Combine the pasta with the sauce in the skillet and add reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency. Stir in crumbled feta and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best flavor, reserve some pasta cooking water and adjust the seasoning as necessary while cooking.

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