Here are 20 recipes of pasta dishes with pumpkin, all to try. Queen of autumn, the pumpkin (or rather pumpkins, since there are so many varieties), color our tables orange for long months . And gives life to countless sweet and savory recipes. If you want to know more about pumpkin, on the various types, on how to choose and store it and above all on which is the right pumpkin to use, read my article PUMPKIN IN THE KITCHEN.
I divided the first courses with pumpkin into 3 sections: first courses of fresh or dried pasta, Risotto and of course soups and velvety with pumpkin. Pumpkin is great on its own but it's versatile, and goes perfectly with many ingredients. Funghi, chestnuts, legumes, cheeses such as gorgonzola or taleggio cheese, sausage and bacon, dried fruits such as walnuts and hazelnuts, and even with fish. And here are the 20 recipes of first courses to try with pumpkin.
First courses with pumpkin: fresh or dried pasta
- FRESH PASTA OF SEMOLINA AND PUMPKIN: a fresh pasta that is homemade in 10 minutes, with pumpkin pulp. To be seasoned as you prefer.
- PURPLE POTATO GNOCCHI WITH PUMPKIN AND BONITO: pumpkin and fish, perfect match. Try this perfect sauce with homemade gnocchi but also with dry pasta.
- FUSILLONI WITH RAGU’ OF PORCINI MUSHROOMS, PUMPKIN AND SALAMI OF VARZI: another pumpkin-based ragout without minced meat, this time with salami, that makes the sauce tasty and delicious.
- PUMPKIN TORTELLI WITH WHOLEMEAL FLOUR AND DARK CHOCOLATE: The recipe that surprises. Homemade wholemeal semolina pasta with a pumpkin-based filling, macaroons and mustard. And dark chocolate. The classic Mantuan tortelli in a modern version.
- SPAGHETTI WITH CREAM OF PUMPKIN, SAGE and AMARETTI: Super fast and good recipe for a light first course that everyone will like.
- PUMPKIN GNOCCHI WITH GORGONZOLA CREAM AND WALNUTS: How to make homemade soft gnocchi with pumpkin pulp to season as you prefer. Gorgonzola and walnuts is always a winning combination.
- AUTUMN LASAGNA WITH PUMPKIN AND SAUSAGE: Another classic combination for a creamy lasagna, very tasty and easy to prepare.
- VEGETARIAN LASAGNA WITH PUMPKIN, RADICCHIO, TALEGGIO CHEESE AND WALNUTS: with a soft pumpkin puree instead of béchamel sauce and lots of vegetables. Light but delicious.
- PASTA WITH SAUCE’ PUMPKIN, MUSHROOMS AND NUTS: an autumn sauce without minced meat but raw ham that gives a pleasant savory note.
First courses with pumpkin: Risottos
- RISOTTO PUMPKIN: basic version of this classic risotto that I enrich with green pistachio of Bronte Igp and Castelmagno Dop, but that you can customize as you like.
- RISOTTO PUMPKIN AND SAUSAGE: The classic combination of pumpkin and sausage in a simple and tasty risotto. A family favorite.
- RISOTTO WITH PUMPKIN, CHESTNUTS AND WHITE TRUFFLE : an elegant and particular risotto, for a special dinner or party menus. Pumpkin, Chestnuts and truffles get married in a marriage of love.
- ROBIOLA RISOTTO WITH PUMPKIN CREAM: a delicate and light risotto, enriched with a pumpkin cream. To amaze guests but with simplicity.
Soups and soups with pumpkin (also vegan)
- VEGAN CHICKPEA SOUP, PUMPKIN AND PORCINI MUSHROOMS : The autumn soup par excellence, so good, rich and tasty. To be served hot.
- PUMPKIN SOUP, CABBAGE AND LEEKS: a hearty soup, enriched with Gruyère croutons for a delicious touch.
- LENTIL SOUP, PUMPKIN AND SPELT: rich in iron, This vegan soup is really delicious. A hearty autumn dish.
- PUMPKIN SOUP and MUSHROOMS pioppini: light and delicious, This pumpkin soup is enriched by the scent of poplar mushrooms and crunchy croutons.
- CREAM OF PUMPKIN AND GINGER WITH SOUR CREAM: a very simple velvety, light and spicy. Inside there are apples and ginger, for a spicy and fresh taste.
- PUMPKIN AND GINGER CREAM WITH GORGONZOLA: The classic combination of pumpkin and gorgonzola re-proposed in a velvety version.
- PUMPKIN CREAM WITH MUSHROOMS AND BACON: The basic version of pumpkin cream enriched with pan-fried mushrooms and crispy bacon. Customize as you like.
