Halloween Pasta

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The colors in this pasta dish make it perfect for a Halloween potluck but it can be made any time with different pasta! Fresh pumpkin, garlic, chickpeas, and Parmesan make it very tasty with no need for sauce.

Submitted by JessieD
Updated on August 27, 2024
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 2 cups Halloween-shaped pasta

  • 2 cups wagon wheel-shaped pasta

  • 2 ½ cups peeled chopped pumpkin

  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

  • 1 teaspoon chopped onion

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives

  • 1 (8 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained

  • ¼ cup chopped garlic

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • ¼ cup olive oil

  • 3 tablespoons dried oregano

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook Halloween-shaped and wagon wheel-shaped pasta in boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and transfer pasta to a large bowl.

  2. Place pumpkin in a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and return pumpkin to pot. Add nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon, 1 teaspoon garlic, onion, chili powder, and 3 tablespoons olive oil; stir to coat.

  3. Toss olives and garbanzo beans into cooked pasta. Add 1/4 cup garlic, Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup olive oil, and oregano. Toss to coat; top with pumpkin mixture.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

377 Calories
17g Fat
49g Carbs
11g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 377
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 21%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 291mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 49g 18%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 11g 21%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 135mg 10%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 315mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.