Pasta with Bell Peppers and Pumpkin Sauce

Pasta with Bell Peppers and Pumpkin Sauce

A perfect mid-week meal for fall: Orecchiette pasta is combined with sauteed bell peppers and pumpkin in a creamy sauce.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Calories
581 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Melt 1/2 the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat and cook onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add pumpkin and cook for 2 minutes. Cover, reduce heat, and cook, stirring often, until soft, 25 to 30 minutes.
Step 2
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orecchiette in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until almost tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes, 2 minutes less than indicated on the package. Drain and transfer to a bowl.
Step 3
Melt the remaining butter in a second skillet and cook bell peppers until softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add to the bowl with the cooked pasta.
Step 4
Once pumpkin is tender, add cream and Parmesan cheese to skillet. Season with salt and pepper and stir until smooth. Add drained pasta and cooked bell peppers and mix well.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 onion, minced
  • 1 pound sugar pumpkin - peeled, seeded, and cut into small cubes
  • 2 orange bell peppers, seeded and diced
  • 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
  • 0.25 cup butter, divided
  • 0.5 pound orecchiette pasta

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