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Gluten-Free Pumpkin Feta Pasta is huge on flavor yet is nice and light. A delicious fall or winter dinner recipe
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Pumpkin Feta Penne Pasta (Gluten-Free)

Lusciously creamy yet light penne pasta with caramelized onion, spinach, and feta is a magnificent dinner!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 490kcal
Author: Julia

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside until ready to use. (Note: I typically cook pasta a couple minutes less than indicated on the package to keep the noodles al dente).
  • Heat the avocado oil in a thick-bottomed pot (or skillet) over medium-high heat and add the onion. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until the onion turns golden-brown and begins to caramelize, about 10 to 15 minutes. Note: If the onion begins to burn or the edges become dark quickly, add a small amount of water to deglaze the pan. I do this several times when caramelizing onion. Add the garlic and sauté another 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the pumpkin puree, coconut milk, and feta and bring to a full boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Stir in the chopped spinach and continue cooking until the spinach has wilted, about 2 minutes. Stir in the cooked pasta noodles.
  • Taste the sauce for flavor and add sea salt and nutmeg to taste.
  • Serve with additional feta sprinkled on top and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1of 4 | Calories: 490kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g