Risotto-style Pasta with Pumpkin is a simple recipe and truly irresistible comfort food. The preparation is similar to pasta with sausage and potatoes. If you love pumpkin recipes, you will also enjoy first courses with pumpkin. The particularity of the pasta with pumpkin lies in making the pumpkin creamy and cooking the pasta directly in the same pot while gradually adding hot broth. For a final touch of flavor, add scamorza cheese, but if you prefer, you can replace it with a creamy spreadable cheese like stracchino or Philadelphia. And to add crunch, you can omit the bacon and replace it with speck. For spices, let your imagination run wild: rosemary, sage, or basil, and for those who want to be bold, strong paprika, curry, or turmeric.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economic
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Winter, Autumn
- Energy 307.63 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 27.44 (g) of which sugars 2.97 (g)
- Proteins 13.92 (g)
- Fat 16.27 (g) of which saturated 3.39 (g)of which unsaturated 4.85 (g)
- Fibers 1.72 (g)
- Sodium 417.62 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 4 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 10 oz pasta
- 12 oz pumpkin (already cleaned)
- 1 clove garlic
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- to taste chili pepper
- 2 oz scamorza cheese
- to taste parsley
- 3.5 oz bacon
How to Make Risotto-style Pasta with Pumpkin
Sauté the garlic with a drizzle of oil, bacon, and chili pepper; the latter is optional.
Add the pumpkin, cut into cubes, and cook for a couple of minutes, then pour in the hot broth.
Add salt and cook with a ladle of broth or hot water.
Cook until the pumpkin is soft, then mash some cubes with a wooden spoon.
Add salt and the mixed pasta, cook until al dente, stirring frequently.
After the pasta has cooked, let it rest for 1 minute with the lid on, then add the scamorza cheese, stir, and serve hot with a generous sprinkle of fresh parsley.
Variations and Tips for Risotto-style Pasta with Pumpkin
Instead of broth, you can simply use hot water. To reduce the sweetness of the pumpkin, add ingredients that neutralize the pungent flavor, such as sage, and parsley at the end of cooking along with a sprinkle of black pepper. When using spices, start with modest quantities and taste, adjusting the flavor as needed.
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