Roasted Pumpkin and Garlic Pasta Recipe
This Roasted Pumpkin and Garlic Pasta is a comforting, flavorful dish that combines caramelized roasted pumpkin and garlic with rosemary and tender pasta simmered in a savory stock enhanced by a touch of sweet white grape juice. Finished with grated parmesan, it makes for a delicious, hearty meal perfect for cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Roasting Ingredients
- 500 g pumpkin, diced
- 2 garlic bulbs
- 2 sprigs rosemary
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Ingredients
- 1/2 cup white grape juice
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 cups small pasta
- 50 g grated parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 200 degrees Celsius (390 degrees Fahrenheit) to prepare for roasting the pumpkin and garlic.
- Prepare and Roast: Cut off the tops of the garlic bulbs to expose the cloves. In an ovenproof dish, combine the diced pumpkin, garlic bulbs, and rosemary sprigs. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, or until the pumpkin is tender and caramelized and the garlic soft.
- Combine and Simmer: After roasting, squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins into a stove-safe pot along with the roasted pumpkin and rosemary leaves. Add the chicken or vegetable stock, white grape juice, and small pasta. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for about 15 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and has absorbed the flavors.
- Finish with Parmesan: Stir in the grated parmesan cheese while the pasta is still warm until fully melted and combined. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed, then serve hot for a comforting meal.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken stock with vegetable stock to make the dish vegetarian.
- Use any small pasta shapes like elbows, shells, or ditalini for best results.
- White grape juice adds a subtle sweetness but can be replaced with apple juice or omitted for a less sweet dish.
- Roasted garlic can be stored separately for adding to other recipes or spreads.
- For a vegan version, omit parmesan or use a plant-based cheese alternative.
Keywords: roasted pumpkin, garlic pasta, autumn recipe, vegetarian pasta, roasting, comforting dinner
