The pasta with fried pumpkin and sage was a true surprise. This is a dish you don’t expect to be so extraordinarily good.
A simple and quick first course, but so tasty and so fragrant, and slightly spicy. To make this delicious recipe, you need very few steps and, equally, few ingredients: pumpkin, sage, cherry tomatoes, chili pepper, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and salt, not forgetting a good glass of white wine to deglaze and, of course, the pasta.
With each bite, you’ll be won over by the harmonious blend of flavors and textures. The sweetness of the pumpkin is magnificently balanced with the savory notes of sage, not to mention the spiciness of the chili pepper. Let yourself be surprised by this unexpected combination of ingredients, which come together to create a rich and comforting dish.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4 people
- Cooking methods: Stove
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients for Pasta with Fried Pumpkin and Sage
- 14 oz pasta
- 1 lb pumpkin
- 10 cherry tomatoes
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp sage
- 3 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup white wine
- 1 pinch dried chili pepper
- 4 pinches salt
Preparation of Pasta with Fried Pumpkin and Sage
Peel the pumpkin and dice the flesh.
Wash the cherry tomatoes, dry them well, and chop them into cubes, removing the seeds.
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a non-stick pan. Add the diced pumpkin, garlic, and sauté for 1 minute over medium heat.
Then, pour in the white wine and continue cooking over medium heat until it evaporates. Stir occasionally. Season with salt and chili pepper.
Finally, add the cherry tomato cubes. Adjust the salt and cook for another 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta al dente in a pot with plenty of boiling salted water. Drain it and transfer it to the pan with the pumpkin. Let it season for a few minutes and add the sage.
Serve immediately.
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