Pasta with pumpkin and onion
4 servings
20 minutes
Pasta with pumpkin and onion is a vibrant dish of Italian cuisine that harmoniously combines the tenderness of pasta, the sweet softness of pumpkin, and the light spiciness of capers. This recipe traces back to the traditions of Italian cooking, where simplicity of ingredients meets richness of flavors. Onion sautéed to transparency creates a soft base, while stewed pumpkin adds a creamy texture. Spices and herbs provide freshness and complete the composition, making the dish particularly aromatic. It can be served as a standalone dish or as a side to meat or fish. This pasta is perfect for autumn dinners, warming with its deep flavor and cozy texture.
1
Boil colorful bowtie pasta (or 1 'nest' of thin vermicelli) in salted water. Peel and finely chop 1 medium onion. In a non-stick skillet, heat 1 tsp of vegetable oil and sauté the onion until translucent.
- Pasta: 100 g
- Onion: 1 head
2
Peel the pumpkin of seeds and skin, and grate it on a coarse grater. Take 1 cup of pumpkin, add it to the pan, mix, pour in a little water, and simmer for about 15 minutes until the pumpkin becomes soft.
- Pumpkin: 1 piece
- Pumpkin: 1 piece
3
Add pasta and 1 tsp of capers. Mix everything. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and sprinkle with 1 tsp of chopped parsley or other herbs: dill, celery, fennel, or any dried herb mix.
- Pasta: 100 g
- Capers: 1 teaspoon
- Spices: to taste