Delightful Pumpkin Pasta Salad
A colorful and hearty pumpkin pasta salad perfect for fall, combining roasted pumpkin, fresh spinach, and feta cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Fusilli or Penne Pasta
- 2 cups Roasted Pumpkin, cubed
- 2 cups Fresh Spinach
- 1 cup Feta Cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the pumpkin by cutting it into small cubes, then tossing with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes.
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the fresh spinach immediately after draining.
- Combine the roasted pumpkin and crumbled feta with the pasta and spinach, adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Let the salad chill for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, try incorporating fresh herbs or spices. Serve warm or cold, garnished with extra feta and pumpkin seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pumpkin pasta salad, fall recipes, vegetarian salad
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