HEALTHY PUMPKIN PASTA

Healthy Pumpkin Pasta image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 small sugar pumpkin
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 pound whole-grain pasta
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 minced anchovies (optional)
1/2 cup finely chopped toasted walnuts
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Peel pumpkin and cut into 1-inch chunks (about 4 cups). Toss with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the honey. Roast on a baking sheet until tender, about 45 minutes.
Meanwhile, bring a pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions.
While pasta is cooking, heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, and anchovies (optional) in a skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add walnuts and pumpkin. Toss to combine and heat through. Set aside.
Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup cooking water. Toss pasta with 1/2 cup cooking water and stir in parsley and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper, and drizzle with olive oil. Transfer to a bowl, and toss well with walnut and pumpkin mixture. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521 g, Cholesterol 11 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 16 g, Sodium 516 g