Pasta with pumpkin and blue cheese

3 servings

25 minutes

Pasta with pumpkin and blue cheese is an exquisite combination of tenderness and spiciness characteristic of Italian cuisine. Legend has it that this recipe originated in Tuscan villages, where pumpkin was used as a symbol of autumn and abundance. The sweet softness of the pumpkin harmoniously contrasts with the rich, slightly salty flavor of blue cheese, creating a perfect balance. Walnuts add a crunchy texture and nutty depth. The creamy sauce envelops the pasta in silky smoothness, filling the dish with rich aroma. This dish is perfect for a cozy dinner on a cool evening when you want to warm up and enjoy culinary magic.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 684.3
• Proteins: 20.4g
• Fats: 34.8g
• Carbohydrates: 75.8g

Ingredients

• Pumpkin pulp: 500 g
• Olive oil: 2 tsp
• Paste: 250 g
• Blue cheese: 100 g
• Cream: 100 ml
• Walnuts: 60 g

Cooking steps

1. Peel the pumpkin and cut it into cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pumpkin pulp: 500 g

2. Put in a pot, pour in 30-40 ml of olive oil, 50 ml of water, add salt, and cook covered on medium heat for 10 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 2 teaspoons
   • Paste: 250 g
   • Walnuts: 60 g

3. Boil the pasta as indicated on the package.

   Required ingredients:

   • Paste: 250 g

4. At this time, mix the cream and grated cheese in a small saucepan, stirring, and cook for about 3 minutes until the cheese melts.

   Required ingredients:

   • Blue cheese: 100 g
   • Cream: 100 ml

5. Season with salt and pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 2 teaspoons
   • Walnuts: 60 g

6. Mix the pasta, pumpkin, and dress with sauce.

   Required ingredients:

   • Paste: 250 g
   • Pumpkin pulp: 500 g
   • Cream: 100 ml