Vida Recetas Editorial
Are you looking for a different, tasty and nutritious pasta recipe? This pasta with walnuts and pumpkin is the perfect choice. Originating from Mediterranean cuisine, it combines the sweetness of pumpkin with the crunch of walnuts, creating a balanced dish full of texture. Ideal for an autumn dinner or to surprise your guests with a creamy and healthy vegetable sauce.
The preparation is simple: sauté the spring onion with the garlic, add the chopped pumpkin and cook until tender. Then mix with al dente pasta and finish with walnuts, chives and Parmesan shavings. The result is a comforting dish with a contrast of flavors and textures that the whole family will love.
Moreover, this recipe is versatile: you can substitute the macaroni with another pasta shape, add a touch of cream for a smoother sauce, or even incorporate fresh spinach. Go ahead and prepare it, and enjoy a homemade, nutritious and delicious meal!
Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Servings
4
Calories
250 kcal
In a pan over medium heat, fry the chopped onion and a clove of garlic cut into slices. When the ingredients are golden brown, add the peeled and chopped pumpkin and finish cooking everything together for five more minutes. The peeled walnuts, some chive stalks and a pinch of salt are extracted and added.
Then the pasta will have to be prepared in a boiling pot for about ten minutes. When the pasta is to taste, it is extracted to drain and mixed together with the condiment that has been prepared previously. They are served on plates and are finished with slices of Parmesan cheese.
This recipe has a medium difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is 20 minutes and the cooking time is 15 minutes.
This recipe is designed for 4 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
