So it’s official: I got a crush! And not a small one. A HUGE one! His name is Pumpkin, Mr. Pumpkin, and he loves wearing orange. Haha! No, just kidding. But it’s this time of year again when I can’t stop eating pumpkin! I’m a total pumpkin addict. Yesterday, we had this super easy pumpkin pasta with tomatoes and basil for dinner, which totally satisfied my addiction. It’s got both, the sunny and fresh flavors of basil and fresh cherry tomatoes as well as the hearty touch of pumpkin, making it perfect for this time of year!
The pumpkin pasta is ready in less than half an hour, so it’s great for quick weeknight dinners. It feels like the longest part is peeling and cutting the pumpkin. I don’t know about you, but I really hate doing this! I wouldn’t be surprised if I end up with aching muscles one day after an especially big candidate. It feels like really hard work sometimes. Haha! I think I need to get a bigger and sharper knife or at least a new technique. Let me know if you have any tips. ;-)
But this pumpkin pasta with tomatoes and basil is so worth the work!! It’s full of flavors and a blend between summer and fall. For the sauce, I added an onion, garlic, half a cup of white wine (I used Chardonnay), and vegetable broth. If you’re cooking for kids, just leave out the white wine and sub it with more vegetable broth. To give the pasta an extra boost of iron, I topped it off with pumpkin seeds.
Hope you all have a great start into the new week! I love hearing from you!
PS: I promise the next recipe won’t contain any pumpkin. Prepare for something sweet! ;-)
| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 20 minutes |
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- 9 oz whole wheat penne
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cups pumpkin (about 17 oz), cut into cubes
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup white wine I used Chardonnay
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut into halves
- about 30 basil leaves, cut into stripes
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
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- Cook the whole wheat penne according to the instructions on the package. Set aside.
- I a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion for about one minute. Then add the pumpkin cubes and cook for 6 minutes. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute. Then deglaze with white wine and vegetable broth and allow it to evaporate. This will take about 10 minutes.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and simmer for 2 minutes. Then stir in the cooked penne and the basil leaves. Season with salt and pepper and cook until the pasta is heated through. Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Fall. I love all the colors and your unique way of putting together this recipe.
Thanks, Shernell! :-) So glad you like it!
Savory pumpkin recipes are my favorite!
Mine too, Rebecca! Pumpkin is sooo good! :-)
Mmmm, pumpkin is the best – so glad it’s pumpkin time again!!! This pasta dish looks amazing Sina! So delicious <3
Me too, Harriet! I don’t like fall weather very much (unless it’s sunny. Haha!), but fall dishes are great! :-) Thanks!
I’m with you on being in love with pumpkin! ;P + I love all the colors in this! It looks delicious! <3
Thanks, Farrah! :-) Glad you like it!
I have always shied away from pumpkin. Whenever a recipe called for pumpkin, I conveniently substituted sweet potato. But for the past 6 months I have been implementing a plant-based diet and I have been eating things that I NEVER ate, or should I say, NEVER thought I would eat (mushrooms), and if I can do that, I can certainly try pumpkin. This recipe looks fantastic and I can wait to try it!!! I love pasta, and I am down with the many different ways to make it even more interesting. So, Sina, thank you very for the recipe. Look for another post about how much I’ve enjoyed eating this?.
Hi Evye, Thanks so much for your comment. I really enjoyed reading it. :-) So happy to hear that you like the plant-based diet so far. I totally know what you mean!! Over the last three years, I’ve been eating so many things I haven’t even heard of before, like quinoa, matcha, or amaranth. And there’re also so many new veggies. I’m sure you’ll love pumpkin! It’s super delicious. Let me know how you liked the recipe. ;-)
This looks amazing! I had to pin the recipe as a reminder to try it. I *LOVE* pumpkin.
Thanks, Trish! :-) I totally agree with you, pumpkin is awesome!!
Love the color of this pumpkin pasta! I just had to pin it across 5 different boards! Love it!
Thanks so much for sharing it! :-)
I love pumpkin too – and I think the food this time of year is the best. As such though I’m always looking out for new recipes and I like the sound of this one :)
Thanks, Stephanie! So glad you like it. :-)
Great recipe!!! Thanks for sharing!!! Smells like fall already!
Thanks, Tayrina! I actually don’t like fall very much (except for the sunny days), but I sure love fall dishes! :-)
Pumpkin pasta sounds interesting. Delicious and perfect for any day!
How have I still not used pumpkin in a savoury dish?! I’m obsessed with it in baking, so I totally need to make this, it looks fab!
Haha I feel the same way about Mr. Pumpkin – especially during this time of year :) Love this comforting pasta, it’s perfect for fall!
Haha! I know, Kelly, Mr. Pumpkin is perfect. ;-) So glad you like the recipe!
I love pumpkin with pasta. Such a great fall dish. Beautiful too!
Thanks, Jenn! So great to hear that you like it! :-)
I love how this dish is colorful, flavorful and easy to prepare!
Thanks, Michelle! :-)
I have never actually eaten pumpkin like this before! it looks delicious! totally need to try it! ;-)
You’re really missing out, Michele! ;-) It’s so delicious. I’m sure you’d love it.
Perfect recipe for the season
I totally agree with you! I love pumpkin season! :-)
This pasta looks so colorful, it’s perfect for this time of the year! Love the flavors!!
Thanks, Manali! :-) So glad you like it!
Goodness, this looks so vibrant and delicious. I need to make this <3
Thanks, Mandi! :-) Let me know how you liked it.
We might have to fight over this hunky guy, because I definitely have a crush on him too ;) lol Nah we can share! I love the big pumpkin chunks, I’m not good of thinking up savory pumpkin recipes, but I do love to eat them!
Haha! Yeah, let’s share. :-) I love both sweet and savory pumpkin recipes! Just can’t get enough of it!
I have this crush too..love that you are using fresh pumpkin rather than the canned one. Cutting the pumpkin is really such a chore! Pretty photos you have here.
Haha! I guess I’m not the only one, Pragati! :-) Thanks! So glad you like it!
I love how fall this is!! Sounds so so good. I’m ready to bring out all my fall stuff too!!
Thanks, Sophia! Glad you like it. Oh yeah, fall is definitely here! :-) It has been really grey and rainy here in the last couple of days, I hope we soon get some nice and sunny fall days again.
This pumpkin pasta looks amazingly colorful and delicious. Love the idea of combing these 3 heavenly ingredients (pumpkin + basil + tomato).
Thanks, Anu! :-) I totally agree with you. They really are heavenly.
I think I’ve got a crush on Mr. Pumpkin too! This pasta looks fantastic! I love the gorgeous colors and zesty flavors. What a perfect fall meal!
Haha! I guess I’m not the only one, Gayle! Thanks! So glad you like it. :-)
This looks so delicious! Totally pinning this for later.
Thanks, Jessi! Let me know how you liked it. :-)
Pumpkin is probably one of my best friends too. This is a fantastic fall recipe.
Thanks, Michelle! :-) I just love pumpkin season!
Wow! This dish is so colourful and appealing!
Thanks, Byron! :-)
This looks like the perfect meal for a crisp fall evening. The color is beautiful, and it looks so flavorful.
Thanks, Anne! :-) Glad you like it!
this looks incredible! thanks for sharing- such a perfect dish for autumn and excellent photos!
Thanks, Nelle! :-)
Yum! I love the combination of tomatoes and pumpkin in this pasta!
So glad you like it, Sabrina! :-)
I;m drooling over here! I want everything pumpkin flavored right now! I’m definitely making this soon! YUM!
Haha! Sorry for making you drool, Stacey. ;-) I totally agree with you. I can’t get enough of pumpkin either! Let me know how you liked it. :-)
I have no problem with taking time over a great meal. This looks so beautiful and I would also use Chardonnay – while I was sipping. :)
Thanks, Ginny! :-) Haha! I know, Chardonnay is so great!
Oooo this looks and sounds SO delicious!! I’m a huge fan of cooking with a fresh pumpkin. This has been pinned for the not-too-distant future ;)
Thanks, Ariana! :-) So glad you like the recipe! I’m a huge fan of it too!
This is such a beautiful fall pasta recipe. I know what you mean about peeling the pumpkin, or any squash. It’s hard work, and a little dangerous! :)
Thanks, Linda! Oh I totally agree with you, it can be a little dangerous sometimes. But it’s so worth it! :-)
YES!! Finally a pumpkin dish that doesn’t take ages to prepare! Plus it looks absolutely DELISH!!
Peeling the pumpkin is deffo a pain, hahah
Thanks, Howie! So glad you like it. :-) Oh yeah, it really is!
Absolutely divine recipe! Sounds so hearty and healthy all at the same time! Thanks for sharing! :)
Thanks, Levan! So glad you like it. :-)
I love pumpkin with pasta – reminds me of pumpkin raviolis I had at a restaurant a while back… I wonder how this recipe would work with canned pumpkin – perhaps making a creamy sauce – for those times when fresh pumpkin is not available. Thoughts?
Thanks, Margaret! So glad you like the recipe! :-) I think you could also sub the fresh pumpkin with canned pumpkin and then just make the same sauce with white wine etc. Just reduce the amount of vegetable broth, so the sauce gets creamy. I think I’ll try this too! :-)
Your crush is my crush! I love Mr. Pumpkin and I have to say this may be my new recipe in the weekly rotation. This looks so easy and delish! Your pics are out of this world…and your addition of the pumpkin seeds is spectacular! It’s not often you can make pumpkin and pumpkin seeds in the same recipe. You have inspired me to go buy a fresh pumpkin and make this. Pinned and yummed!
Haha, Michaell! I know Mr. Pumpkin is awesome! Let me know how you liked it. And thanks for sharing it! :-)
This looks awesome! Do you think it would be just as good with butternut squash?
Thanks, Connie! Yes, absolutely. Hope you like it. :-)