PUMPKIN PASTA WITH WINTER HERBS AND PARMESAN CHEESE
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large pot, bring 6 quarts of water to a rolling boil. Add a generous amount of salt. The pasta water should taste like sea water. Add the pasta to the pot and stir so it doesn't stick to the bottom as it cooks. Cook the pasta according to package instructions, 8 to 10 minutes. Reserve some of the pasta cooking water. Drain the pasta in a colander and hold it there until the sauce is finished.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat the oil in a large, high-sided skillet over medium heat until it shimmers. Add the sage sprigs and cook until crispy but not browned, about 1 minute. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside. Fry the rosemary sprigs in the same hot oil until crispy but not browned, about 1 minute. Transfer to the same plate. Sprinkle the fried herbs with salt. Remove the leaves from the stems (discard the stems). Discard the oil or save for another use.
- Return the skillet to medium heat and melt and cook 8 tablespoons (1 stick) of butter until it starts to turn light brown. Add the ginger and garlic and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the pumpkin, sugar and some of the reserved pasta water. Stir in about 1/2 cup of Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and warm gently, tossing to coat the pasta with the sauce. Stir in some of the fried sage and rosemary. Top with the remaining Parmesan and fried herbs.
ROASTED PUMPKIN LASAGNA
This is a hearty meatless meal that my family enjoys. If you're not a fan of pumpkin, you can use butternut squash instead. -Wendy Masters, East Garafraxa, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Peel pumpkin; cut in half lengthwise; discard seeds or save for toasting. Cut into 1/4-in. thick slices. Place in a single layer on two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt nutmeg. Roast until tender, 30-35 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°., Meanwhile, cook lasagna noodles according to package directions for al dente. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 6-7 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt until smooth; gradually whisk in milk and sage. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in Parmesan cheese. Drain noodles., Place 3 noodles in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with 1/3 of the pumpkin, 1-1/3 cups sauce and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining noodles, sauce and mozzarella cheese., Bake, covered, 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until golden brown bubbly 30-35 minutes longer. Let stand 10-15 minutes before serving. If desired, sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 481mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
ROASTED PUMPKIN MACARONI
Tender roasted pumpkin, mozzarella cheese and cilantro are added to KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner in this tasty, weeknight-quick dish.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings, about 1 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425°F.
- Toss pumpkin with dressing; spread onto bottom of foil-lined shallow pan. Bake 20 min. or until pumpkin is tender, stirring after 10 min.
- Meanwhile, place peppers in small bowl. Add enough hot water to cover peppers; let stand 15 min. or until softened. Remove peppers from liquid. Discard all but 1/2 cup liquid. Blend peppers and reserved liquid in blender until smooth.
- Prepare Dinners in large saucepan as directed on package, using the Light Prep directions. Stir in pepper purée, pumpkin, mozzarella and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 1.5 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 550 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 11 g
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