When the cold weather arrives, pumpkin becomes the true star in my kitchen: colorful, sweet, and so delicious. Among the many recipes you can prepare like: pumpkin pasta, fritters, pumpkin pesto, today I decided to prepare oven-baked gratinated pumpkin, one of the most loved and simplest to make. Perfect as a side dish but also as a dietary dish for a dinner different from the usual, it conquers the whole family with its golden crust and delicate flavor.
Preparing this recipe is really simple; we need a few ingredients, a pinch of imagination, and the aroma of the oven spreading throughout the house. The pumpkin should be cut into pieces, seasoned with breadcrumbs, chives, salt, and rosemary. It’s a recipe that fits every occasion from Sunday lunch to everyday dinner, and you can personalize it in many ways by adding different spices or cheeses according to taste.
In this recipe, I will show you step by step how to prepare oven-baked gratinated pumpkin. Ready to heat the oven and fill your kitchen with the scent of autumn? Let’s begin!
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Electric Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter
Ingredients for preparing gratinated pumpkin
- 0.88 lbs pumpkin
- 6 tablespoons breadcrumbs
- to taste chives
- to taste salt
- to taste rosemary
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
Tools
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Knife
- 1 Baking Tray
Steps for gratinated pumpkin
First, clean the pumpkin well, removing the skin and internal seeds. Once cleaned, cut it into small pieces, trying to keep them more or less the same size, so they cook evenly.
Season the pumpkin with breadcrumbs and chives.
Add the extra virgin olive oil and salt. Mix everything well with your hands or a spoon, so that each piece of pumpkin is well coated with the aromatic mix.
At this point, take a baking tray, pour a drizzle of oil on the bottom and spread it well with a kitchen brush. Arrange the pumpkin without overlapping it, so it doesn’t stick and remains crispy and tender inside. Bake at 340°F for 15 minutes, checking the cooking from time to time. Every oven is different, so if you see that the pumpkin tends to soften too much, you can turn on the grill to achieve a perfect gratin. When it’s ready, take out the tray and let the pumpkin rest for a few minutes.
Good both hot and cold!
About gratinated pumpkin
Let the pumpkin cool completely, then transfer it to an airtight container or cover it well with plastic wrap. It keeps in the fridge for two days.
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FAQ (Questions and Answers)
What can I add to the seasoning?
You can add different spices and grated cheese.
Which pumpkin should I buy?
I recommend buying Delica, Butternut, or Mantovana, as they have little water and hold up well during cooking.
