Cheesy Linguine with Pumpkin Seeds and Mint Sauce ๐๐
Description:
Looking for a creative way to incorporate pumpkin into your meal? Look no further! This luxurious pasta dish is not only special enough to impress guests but also incredibly economical, utilizing every part of the pumpkin, including the seeds!
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 150g pumpkin pie filling
- 250ml olive oil
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 150g linguine
- 450g pumpkin flesh, diced into 1cm squares
- 50g mint leaves
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes
- 100g feta cheese or parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 1170.2
- Fat: 70.4g
- Saturated Fat: 13.7g
- Cholesterol: 22.2mg
- Sodium: 427.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 111g
- Fiber: 11.3g
- Sugar: 3.4g
- Protein: 28.8g
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF (180ยฐC).
- Clean the seeds from the pumpkin, then spread them out onto a baking sheet and roast in the oven until fragrant. Allow them to cool.
- Dice the pumpkin flesh into 1cm squares.
- Toss the pumpkin cubes with 4 tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until the pumpkin is tender and lightly browned.
- Meanwhile, cook the linguine according to package instructions.
- While the pumpkin and pasta are cooking, prepare the mint sauce. In a food processor, combine mint leaves, garlic cloves, roasted pumpkin seeds, cumin, and chili flakes.
- Blitz the ingredients until they form a fine paste. With the motor running slowly, pour in enough of the remaining olive oil to make a smooth, slightly runny sauce.
- Drain the linguine and toss it with the prepared mint sauce. Adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Serve the linguine topped with the roasted pumpkin cubes and crumbled feta cheese or grated parmesan.
- Garnish with freshly ground black pepper and enjoy your Cheesy Linguine with Pumpkin Seeds and Mint Sauce!
This recipe offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures, with the sweetness of the pumpkin, the freshness of the mint, and the tanginess of the cheese all coming together in every bite. Plus, it’s quick and easy to make, perfect for those busy weeknight dinners or special occasions when you want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen. Give it a try and elevate your pasta game with this delicious dish!
