Try this luxurious, comforting and creamy One-Pot Pumpkin Pasta, that can be on the table in less than 30 minutes. It is super simple, super easy and a well-balanced heart-warming meal. I make mine in the Instant Pot - perfect if you're looking for an easy, quick and healthy fall/autumn lunch or midweek supper.
One-pot meals are handy. Great for the family, they are healthy, hearty and will save you lots of time in the kitchen, especially for those who hate washing up afterwards š
When I need dinner in less time, I make this 15 minute One-pot Ricotta and lemon Pasta
With autumn now in full swing, we have been creating some comforting and delicious pasta recipes such as air fryer pasta bake that we had to share with you.
Autumn means one thing - pumpkin! Before you indulge in sweet pumpkin recipes, whip up this One pot pumpkin pasta to enjoy autumnal flavours! You'll only need a one pot to whip up this quick and easy meal that is perfect for those chilly autumn days!
More Pumpkin Recipes- Roasted Pumpkin Spice and Garlic Hummus |Low Fat Pumpkin Falafel | Pumpkin Curry ( Kaddu ki sabji )
WHAT TYPE OF PASTA WILL I NEED
Basically, you can use any type of pasta, white, whole wheat, gluten-free or lentil pasta. We have used whole wheat pasta, which is healthier than white pasta.
I DON'T HAVE PUMPKIN, WHAT ELSE CAN I USE
In this recipe, any winter squash can be used such as butternut squash, Kabocha, Acorn, Ambercup or buttercup.
CAN I MAKE THIS RECIPE VEGAN
Yes, you can easily make the recipe vegan. Replace the mascarpone cheese with coconut cream, nutritional yeast or cashew cream.
WHAT INGREDIENTS WILL I NEED TO PREPARE PUMPKIN PASTA
It's a simple recipe. You'll need
Pasta - I have used dried (egg free)
pumpkin, which is peeled and cubed. Use can use pumpkin puree too.
Fresh spinach - frozen works fine too.
Mascarpone cheese - if not available use regular cream cheese.
Onion garlic is a must in pasta recipes,
Vegetable stock lends more flavours.
A few red chilli pepper flakes and freshly ground pepper for the heat, mixed herbs or Italian seasoning and tomato puree or chopped tinned tomatoes to create a thick sauce.
Cooked Chickpeas or any other beans for protein (optional)
HOW TO MAKE ONE POT PUMPKIN PASTA (stovetop)
First, heat some olive oil in a heavy bottom pan, and add roughly chopped onion and garlic. Fry the onion for a good couple of minutes then add pumpkin along with red chilli flakes and mixed dried herbs.
Mix everything then add tomato puree and pasta. Add vegetable stock and cover the pot with the lid.
Cook the pasta for about 10-12 minutes, check the water level. Pumpkin should not be mushy.
Add the spinach and mascarpone cheese, mix everything and check the seasoning and add a little salt and freshly ground pepper.
Instant Pot Pumpkin Pasta
Select saute mode on the instant pot panel.
Heat oil in the liner of the instant pot.
Add chopped onion garlic and saute for a couple of minutes or until translucent.
Tip in roughly chopped pumpkin, herbs and chilli flakes.
Combine well, then add pasta, tomatoes or tomato puree.
Pour vegetable stock and mix well. (if using chickpeas add at this stage, make sure chickpeas are already cooked.
Cancel the saute mode and close the lid, keep sealing valve on sealing position.
Select HIGH PRESSURE for 2 minutes.
Once done, wait for the pressure to release naturally.
Open the lid, add fresh spinach and cheese.
Mix well, add seasoning.
Serve hot. (You may sprinkle some toasted walnuts for a delicious crunch.)
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One Pot Pumpkin Pasta (+Instant Pot)
Comforting and creamy One-Pot Pumpkin Pasta, that can be on the table in less than 30 minutes. It is super simple, super easy and a well-balanced heart-warming meal. For an easy and quick pasta recipe I like to use Instant pot.
Equipment
- 1 Instant pot
Ingredients
- 250 grams pumpkin peeled and cubedĀ
- 250 g spinach fresh baby
- 200 g pasta
- 100 g mascarpone cheese
- 1 big onion finely chopped
- 4-5 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 250 grams tomato chopped canned or tomato puree
- 550 ml vegetable stock
- 1 teaspoon red chilli flakes more or less
- 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs more or less
- Salt
- black pepper Freshly ground
- 200 grams chickpeas boiled (optional)
Instructions
- Select saute mode on the instant pot panel.
- Heat oil in the liner of the instant pot.2 tablespoon olive oil
- Add chopped onion garlic and saute for a couple of minutes or until translucent.1 big onion , 4-5 cloves garlic
- Tip in roughly chopped pumpkin, herbs and chilli flakes.250 grams pumpkin , 1 teaspoon red chilli flakes, 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs
- Combine well, then add pasta, tomatoes or tomato puree.200 g pasta, 250 grams tomato
- Pour vegetable stock and mix well. (if using chickpeas add at this stage, make sure chickpeas are already cooked.550 ml vegetable stock, 200 grams chickpeas
- Ensure all the pasta totally submerged in the liquid of even cooking.
- Cancel the saute mode and close the lid, keep sealing valve on sealing position.
- Select HIGH PRESSURE for 2 minutes.
- Once done, wait for the pressure to release naturally.
- Open the lid, add fresh spinach and cheese.250 g spinach, 100 g mascarpone cheese
- Mix and check if pasta still has some liquid, saute for a couple of minutes.
- Mix well, add seasoning.Salt , black pepper
- Serve hot.
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Notes
Vegans, skip the mascarpone cheese, instead, use nutritional yeast or coconut or cashew cream.
Instead of spinach, you can add kale too.
Don't like chickpeas, try mushroom instead.
Nutrition
Serving: 6 | Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 575mg | Potassium: 688mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 8487IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 3mg
PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
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Priya Srinivasan - I Camp in My Kitchen says
Lovely pictures jagruti, love that vibrant color the pasta has got! Quick one pot meals like this are a blessing on a busy day, I bet kids would go crazy for this colorful pasta!
Shalu says
What a unique combination, pasta with pumpkin. Sounds very interesting and delicious. Lovely clicks.
Nisha says
Beautiful pictures Jagruti. I am not a pasta girl but I am going to substitute this with other grains. I love the combination here.
JollyHomemadeRecipes says
Pasta is one of my all time favourite snack. Pumpkin pasta looks so perfect and amazingly delicious recipe. YUMMY!
Meghna. says
This pumpkin pasta looks so gorgeous and comforting. A perfect meal for the fall I must say! And the step by step pictures add a lot of value to this recipe because its so easy for readers to understand.
Sasmita says
Love the one pot meal always !!! SO quick version of the pasta here attracts me more to try soon using mushroom instead of pumpkin š
Poonam Bachhav says
This is a new dish to me Jagruti..but it looks so appealing ! Would love to give it a try.. timely post as Pumpkins rule the market these days.
Pavani says
Pasta looks like filled with full of flavours and delicious. Never tried adding pumpkin into pasta. Will try this version too.
jayashree says
Had never thought of pumpkin and pasta together. It looks delish..!
Geetha says
This is a perfect autumn recipe to enjoy. Pasta has turned out so colourful and bright. I must try this recipe sometime soon.
My Culinary Journey says
This pumpkin pasta is making me drool. I have never heard about it. I love one pot meals and quick to make recipes. Lovely share.
mildly indian says
Jagruti love this style of recipe blogging you have put here. Thankyou for the step by step recipe
Unknown says
Pumpkin season and we cannot have enough of this vegetable! Love one-pot dishes and making pasta is usually a 2 step one; making the pasta and then mixing into the sauce. Love this super easy and super delicious looking dish!
Soma Mukherjee says
Never thought of Pumpkin Pasta before, you and your recipes always amaze me this bowlful of pumpkin š pasta is bursting with flavours love the addition of chickpeas as it will add nice texture to the whole dish making it more healthy and yummy, bookmarking it.
Shobha says
Delicious pumpkin pasta.. A healthy one too. Never tasted with pumpkin before.