Pumpkin Patch Pasta

This cozy pumpkin pasta gets its creamy texture from roasted butternut squash, pumpkin puree, and olive oil for an easy fall dinner.

Plant-Based, Vegetarian

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 4 minutes

Servings: 2-4 people

Ingredients:

• 1 box Pastabilities Pumpkin Patch Pasta

• ½  small butternut squash, cubed and roasted

• 1/3 cup pumpkin puree 

• 4 tbsp olive oil 

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 1 tsp dried parsley

• 1 clove of garlic

• 1-2 cups pasta water (depending on desired thickness of your sauce)

• Grated cheese, to serve 

Directions:

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook your Pastabilities pumpkin patch pasta for 4 minutes, or until al dente. 

2. While the pasta cooks, take a small blender and add your roasted butternut squash, pumpkin puree, olive oil, salt, pepper, and parsley, a clove of garlic, and ½ cup of pasta water. Begin to blend, and slowly add more pasta water as needed to thin out the sauce. 

3. Add the sauce to a large pan, then add your drained and cooked pasta to it. Stir to coat the pasta in the sauce, and add some grated cheese before enjoying.