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Pumpkin Cacio e Pepe

Indulgent Pumpkin Cacio e Pepe for Cozy Fall Nights

Enjoy this delightful Pumpkin Cacio e Pepe, a cozy vegetarian dish that celebrates fall flavors with creamy pumpkin and sharp pecorino.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 540

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces pasta campanelle or rigatoni recommended
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree ensure it's pure pumpkin
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • ½ cup pecorino cheese freshly grated
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
  • 2 tablespoons butter can use vegan butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked
  • 1 pinch nutmeg freshly grated preferred
  • to taste salt kosher salt recommended
Optional Garnishes
  • fresh parmesan shavings for garnish
  • chopped parsley for color and freshness
  • toasted pumpkin seeds for texture
  • cracked black pepper for extra kick

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet
  • colander

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1-2 cups of pasta water before draining.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and half of the butter over medium-low heat. Add minced garlic and black pepper. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Stir in pumpkin puree and 1 cup of reserved pasta water with nutmeg. Simmer for 3-5 minutes to thicken the sauce.
  4. Add drained pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss gently and stir in parmesan and pecorino cheese until melted. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
  5. Serve immediately, garnished with additional parmesan, cracked black pepper, and chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 20gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, add cheeses off heat to prevent clumping and adjust seasoning throughout cooking.

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