Friend, today I’m sharing a recipe that is a true autumn hug: pasta with radicchio and pumpkin 🎃💜. It’s an easy, quick, and super tasty vegetarian recipe, perfect for those looking for a healthy autumn main dish full of flavor.
If you’re searching for pumpkin recipes, pasta with radicchio, or unique ways to cook pumpkin, this one is a must-save!
The preparation is very simple. I started by cleaning the pumpkin and cutting it into small cubes. In a pan, I heated some extra virgin olive oil with garlic, chili pepper, and a few sage leaves: a scent that feels like home! I added the pumpkin and let it cook gently until it became tender and golden.
Meanwhile, I washed the radicchio and cut it into thin strips. When the pumpkin was almost ready, I added the radicchio to the pan and let it wilt together, creating a fantastic mix of colors and flavors. The sweetness of the pumpkin and the bitterness of the radicchio balance perfectly!
This pasta with pumpkin and radicchio is ideal for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or even to impress friends with a seasonal dish that’s different from the usual.
If you love vegetarian pasta recipes, autumn vegetable recipes, or want to try a pasta with vegetables without cream, this is your new kitchen ally.
Let me know if you try it💟
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons, Fall, Winter
Ingredients
- 1 lb lbs pumpkin
- 1 head radicchio
- 1 garlic
- 3 leaves sage
- 1 chili pepper
- olive oil
- 10.5 oz oz pasta
Tools
- 1 Pan non-stick pan
- 1 Pot stainless steel pots
- 1 Colander colander
Steps
Clean the pumpkin, remove the skin, and cut it into small cubes.
In a large pan, heat some extra virgin olive oil with the garlic clove, chili pepper, and a few sage leaves. Once the oil is fragrant, add the pumpkin and cook over medium heat for about 10-12 minutes until it becomes tender and golden.
Meanwhile, wash the radicchio and cut it into thin strips. When the pumpkin is almost ready, add the radicchio to the pan and cook everything together for another 5 minutes, stirring well. The radicchio should wilt but still retain some crunch.
Cook the pasta in plenty of salted water, drain it al dente, and pour it directly into the pan with the sauce. Toss everything together for a couple of minutes, adding a ladle of cooking water if needed.
The pasta with radicchio and pumpkin is ready!😊
✨Tips
– You can add a sprinkle of Parmesan or Pecorino for an extra touch.
– Also great with whole wheat or gluten-free pasta.
– Ideal as an autumn vegetarian recipe, pasta with seasonal vegetables or quick and healthy main dish.
