Pasta and pumpkin make a surprising combination that is not only nutritious, but also full of flavour. This blog post contains some delicious recipes that will appeal to vegetarians as well as meat and fish lovers. So, grab your cooking apron and let’s get to work!
Pasta with pumpkin and sage
Ingredients
- 400 g pasta (e.g. tagliatelle or fettuccine)
- 500 g pumpkin, diced
- 50 g unsalted butter
- A handful of fresh sage leaves
- 100 g grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: a pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the packet in salted water. Save a cup of the cooking water and drain the pasta.
- Melt the butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the pumpkin and fry for about 10 minutes, until it starts to soften. Add the sage and fry for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta to the pan with pumpkin and sage. Stir well and add a little of the cooking water if it is too dry.
- Remove from the heat and mix in the Parmesan cheese. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg if necessary. Enjoy!


Creamy pasta with pumpkin and chicken
Ingredients
- 400 g penne or rigatoni
- 300 g chicken breast, diced
- 400 g pumpkin puree (fresh or canned)
- 200 ml of cream
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian herbs
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a pan of salted water according to the instructions on the packet. Drain and set aside.
- Heat a splash of olive oil in a large pan and fry the chicken breast for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add some more olive oil and fry the onion and garlic until translucent.
- Stir the pumpkin puree and cream into the onions and simmer for a few minutes. Add the Italian herbs and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the pasta and fried chicken to the sauce and mix well. Leave to warm up for a while.
- Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and any fresh herbs. Enjoy!
Pasta with pumpkin and scampi
Ingredients
- 400 g spaghetti or linguine
- 300 g shrimps, peeled and cleaned
- 300 g pumpkin, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 150 ml fish stock
- 100 ml of cream
- 1 teaspoon chilli flakes (optional)
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water according to the instructions on the packet. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan and add the pumpkin. Fry for about 5-7 minutes until the pumpkin is soft.
- Add the garlic and prawns to the pan and fry until the prawns turn pink. This takes about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the fish stock and cream. Simmer for a few minutes and season with chilli flakes, salt and pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta to the pan and mix well.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy this tasty meal!


Pasta with pumpkin and spinach
Ingredients
- 400 g fusilli or farfalle
- 300 g pumpkin, diced
- 150 g fresh spinach
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 100 g fresh cream
- 50 g grated Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: a pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a pan of salted water according to the instructions on the packet. Drain and set aside.
- Heat a dash of olive oil in a large pan and fry the onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add the diced pumpkin and fry for 8-10 minutes, until soft.
- Add the spinach and fry until it has shrunk. Stir in the crème fraîche and heat through.
- Add the cooked pasta and mix well. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
- Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and enjoy this colourful dish!
Pasta with pumpkin and bacon
Ingredients
- 400 g penne or rigatoni
- 200 g bacon strips
- 300 g pumpkin, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 100 ml chicken broth
- 150 ml of cream
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water according to the instructions on the packet. Drain and set aside.
- Heat a little olive oil in a large pan and fry the bacon strips until crispy. Remove the bacon from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the onion and garlic and fry until translucent. Add the pumpkin and fry for 8-10 minutes until soft.
- Pour in the chicken stock and cream and simmer for a few minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta and bacon to the pan and mix well. Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley and enjoy this savoury meal!


Pasta with pumpkin and salmon
Ingredients
- 400 g noodles of spaghetti
- 300 g salmon fillet, diced
- 300 g pumpkin, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 150 ml of cream
- 100 ml fish stock
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh dill for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water according to the instructions on the packet. Drain and set aside.
- Heat a little olive oil in a large pan and add the diced pumpkin. Fry for about 8 minutes until soft. Add the garlic and fry for another 1-2 minutes.
- Add the diced salmon to the pan and fry for 4-5 minutes, until cooked through.
- Pour in the fish stock and cream. Add the lemon juice and simmer for a few minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta and mix well. Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh dill and enjoy this creamy salmon pasta!
Pasta with pumpkin and spicy sausage
Ingredients
- 400 g penne or rigatoni
- 300 g spiced sausage (e.g. chorizo or Italian sausage), in pieces
- 300 g pumpkin, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 100 ml tomato sauce
- 100 ml of cream
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water according to the instructions on the packet. Drain and set aside.
- Heat a dash of olive oil in a large pan and fry the sausage pieces until golden brown and cooked. Remove the sausage from the pan and set aside.
- Add the onion and garlic to the pan and fry until translucent. Add the diced pumpkin and fry for 8-10 minutes until soft.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and cream and simmer for a few minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta and fried sausage to the pan and mix well. Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh basil and enjoy this spicy meal!


Pasta with pumpkin and gorgonzola
Ingredients
- 400 g linguine or spaghetti
- 300 g pumpkin, diced
- 150 g g gorgonzola, crumbled
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 100 ml of cream
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Walnuts, coarsely chopped for garnish
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water according to the instructions on the packet. Drain and set aside.
- Heat a dash of olive oil in a large pan and add the pumpkin. Fry for about 10 minutes until soft. Add the onion and garlic and fry for another 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the gorgonzola and cream and simmer for a few minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta and mix well. Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with chopped walnuts and fresh parsley. Enjoy this creamy, savoury pasta!
Pasta with pumpkin is a versatile combination that can be easily adapted to your preferences. Whether you are a vegetarian or prefer meat or fish, these recipes offer something for everyone. Try them out and be surprised by the delicious flavours!