Pumpkin Pasta with Spinach
Creamy pumpkin and spinach pasta is an easy one pot pasta dish.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 8 oz. short whole wheat pasta (bowtie, shells, spirals)
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
- 1 cup water or chicken broth
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 1/4 cup walnuts
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Directions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil, onion and garlic. Stir occasionally until softened.
- Add the tomato paste, pumpkin, and water or broth, whisking to combine.
- Reduce heat to low and cook about 5 minutes, or until sauce thickens slightly.
- Add the spinach and cooked pasta, tossing gently until spinach wilts and the sauce coats the mixture.
- Top with walnuts and serve with Parmesan cheese.
Recipe Source: MyPlate Super Simple Cookbook
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