Best Pumpkin Spinach Ricotta Pasta Recipes

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PUMPKIN, SPINACH & RICOTTA PASTA



Pumpkin, Spinach & Ricotta Pasta image

My partner and I love this fresh, summer pasta dish. It's adapted from Super Food Ideas magazine (October 2005). Occasionally I'll add some fresh leg ham, torn into pieces at the last step, particularly if we're after a more "meaty" flavour. And if I have extra time, I'll roast the pumpkin in the oven with a splash of olive oil rather than use the microwave.

Provided by OzLolly

Categories     Penne

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

350 g penne pasta, cooked & kept warm
350 g butternut pumpkin, peeled, seeded, cut into 2cm chunks
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small Spanish onion, halved and sliced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon chili flakes
1/2 small lemon, juice of
1/2 cup ricotta cheese, reduced fat if you wish
150 g baby spinach leaves

Steps:

  • Place pumpkin, with a small dash of water, in a single layer on a microwave safe plate.
  • Cover and cook on high power for 4 to 5 minutes or until just tender; drain.
  • Heat olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
  • Add onion and cook for 3-4 minutes or until soft.
  • Add garlic, chili and pumpkin; cook for 2 minutes.
  • In a large saucepan over low heat, combine pasta with pumpkin mixture.
  • Add lemon juice, ricotta and spinach leaves.
  • Toss gently for 2-3 minutes until spinach is just wilted.
  • Season and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.8, Fat 9.6, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 15.7, Sodium 69, Carbohydrate 85, Fiber 12.7, Sugar 3.1, Protein 12.3

CHEESE & PUMPKIN-FILLED MANICOTTI



Cheese & Pumpkin-Filled Manicotti image

Our family adores autumn and anything to do with pumpkins! This warm, comforting recipe is so easy to put together on a cool fall weeknight. When I have time, I make homemade ravioli and tortellini using this same filling. It also works well in stuffed shells. -Mandy Howison, Renfrew, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (8 ounces) manicotti shells
1 container (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 large egg yolks
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 jar (24 ounces) garlic pasta sauce, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook manicotti shells according to package directions for al dente. Drain., In a large bowl, mix ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, pumpkin, Parmesan cheese, egg yolks and nutmeg. Spoon into manicotti., Spread 1 cup pasta sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with stuffed manicotti. Pour remaining pasta sauce over top; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake, covered, 25-30 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 704mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

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