RecipeAngel Hair Pasta with Roasted Pumpkin, Sage, and Walnuts

Nutrition Facts
Amount per Serving
  • Calories: 388
  • Protein: 18 g
  • Total Fat: 10 g
    • Saturated Fat: 1 g
    • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Cholesterol: 10 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 60 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 13 g
  • Sodium: 200 mg
Take Note

Contains Nuts

Contains Wheat/Gluten

Contains Diary

If you love pasta, but you’re tired of eating the same old spaghetti with tomato sauce, try this recipe. The unique combination of roasted pumpkin, walnuts, and sage create a colorful and delicious dish. Another bonus — two of three Bauer kids like it!

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This recipe makes 3 servings
Ingredients:
  • 1 pound fresh pumpkin, cut into ½-inch cubes (about 2 cups)
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • 1 package (8 ounces) whole wheat angel hair pasta (or any pasta shape of choice)
  • 1 tablespoon oil (olive or walnut)
  • ¼ cup fresh sage leaves, finely sliced
  • 2 tablespoon walnuts, chopped
  • ½ cup fat-free ricotta cheese, at room temperature
  • ½ fat-free chicken broth
  • Ground black pepper
Preparation:

Preheat the oven to 425º. Cover a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil, and coat with oil spray.

Arrange the pumpkin cubes on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer so they are not touching. Coat the pumpkin with oil spray, and sprinkle with salt. Roast 15 to 20 minutes, until the pumpkin has softened and begins to take on a gold color.

Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain, reserving 1½ cups of the cooking water.

Coat a large skillet with oil spray. Add the oil and heat over high heat. Add the sage and cook, stirring, 1 to 2 minutes, until the sage turns dark green (but not brown) and becomes crispy. Reduce the heat to low and add the pumpkin, pasta, walnuts, ricotta, broth, and 1 cup of the pasta cooking water. Stir to coat the pasta. Season with additional salt and black pepper. If the pasta is too dry, add more of the cooking water. Serve immediately.