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Pasta with Pumpkin, Gorgonzola, and Amaretto

17/11/2023

I will be happy to help you with the recipe for pasta with pumpkin, gorgonzola, and amaretto! You will notice that I will add an Italian touch even if the dish was not originally so. Here is the recipe:

Ingredients

  • 400 gr of pasta (penne or rigatoni work well)
  • 300 gr of cleaned pumpkin
  • 150 gr of sweet gorgonzola
  • 4 amaretti cookies
  • 1 small onion
  • As much vegetable broth as needed
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Grated Parmesan cheese as desired
  • Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Preparation

  1. Start by cleaning the pumpkin, removing the skin and inner seeds, then cut it into small cubes.
  2. Finely chop the onion and sauté it in a pan with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil until it becomes transparent.
  3. Add the pumpkin cubes to the pan and let them sauté for a few minutes.
  4. Pour a bit of vegetable broth into the pan and let the pumpkin cook until it softens, adding more broth if necessary.
  5. Once the pumpkin is soft, mash part of it with a fork to get a cream and leave the remaining pieces whole for a variety of textures.
  6. Add the gorgonzola cut into pieces and let it melt in the pan with the pumpkin, mixing gently.
  7. Crumble the amaretti cookies and add them to the sauce, mixing well to blend the flavors.
  8. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in plenty of salted water following the package instructions for al dente cooking.
  9. Drain the pasta and transfer it to the pan with the pumpkin and gorgonzola sauce, mix well so that the sauce envelops the pasta.
  10. Plate the pasta and, if desired, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and a dusting of chopped fresh parsley.
  11. Serve immediately while still hot.

Curiosity

Gorgonzola and pumpkin are a classic pairing in Italian autumnal cuisine, which with the addition of amaretto, gives the dish a touch of sweetness and a surprising crunchy texture.

This recipe is simple but full of flavor and perfect for a cozy dinner on cold autumn evenings. I hope you can appreciate it to the fullest! Enjoy your meal!