Healthier pumpkin marinara pasta is made with fire roasted tomatoes, canned pumpkin, protein pasta, and a variety of spices you probably already have on hand. Whip up this tasty dinner dish for a fall meal!
Why you’ll love this healthier pumpkin marinara pasta
- It is protein packed!
- This recipe is so easy to make.
- It can be made dairy free by omitting the cheese.
- This pumpkin pasta makes a delicious fall dinner.
- Additionally, try this one pot protein pasta (with garlic, green beans and parmesan).
Ingredients needed for pumpkin marinara pasta
- Butter, or olive oil
- Fresh garlic
- Canned fire roasted tomatoes
- Spices: salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, oregano, basil, cinnamon, nutmeg
- Canned pumpkin
- Pasta water, reserved from boiling the pasta
- Fresh parmesan cheese
- Frozen peas
How to make easy pumpkin pasta
- Firstly, boil your pasta in a large pot of salted water. Cook according to the package.
- Secondly, grab a large pan and add the butter or olive oil. Add in the fresh garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Now add in the the full can of fire roasted tomatoes, plus all the seasonings. Sauté for 5-7 minutes and stir often.
- Next, stir in the canned pumpkin, pasta water and peas. Mix until combined.
- Now let the sauce simmer for a minute or two to let the peas heat up.
- Lastly, stir in the shredded parmesan cheese. Serve it over your cooked protein pasta and enjoy!
If you’re a pumpkin lover…
If you’re a pumpkin lover like me, definitely try some of my other sweet pumpkin recipes below.
This healthier pumpkin bread makes a delicious breakfast or afternoon snack.
These vegan pumpkin cookies are another great option!
Lastly, (my favorite) pumpkin cupcakes with maple cinnamon pecan frosting.
Other easy dinner recipes you’ll love
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Healthier Pumpkin Marinara Pasta (with protein pasta)
Healthier pumpkin marinara pasta is made with fire roasted tomatoes, canned pumpkin, protein pasta, and a variety of spices you probably already have on hand. Whip up this tasty dinner dish for a fall meal!
Servings: 6
Calories: 274kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter or oil
- 1 garlic clove
- 14.5 oz can fire roasted tomatoes
- 1 tsp salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, dried oregano, dried basil
- ⅛ tsp cinnamon and nutmeg
- 15 oz canned pumpkin
- ½ cup pasta water reserved from boiling the pasta
- ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 8 oz protein pasta cooked according to the package
- 1 bag frozen peas
Instructions
- Boil your pasta in a large pot of salted water. Cook according to the package.
- Next, use a large pan and add the butter or olive oil. Add in the fresh garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Now add in the the full can of fire roasted tomatoes and all the seasonings. Sauté for 5-7 minutes and stir often.
- Stir in the canned pumpkin, pasta water and peas. Mix until combined.
- Now let the sauce simmer for a minute or two to let the peas heat up.
- Lastly, stir in the shredded parmesan cheese. Serve it over your cooked protein pasta and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 250mg | Potassium: 423mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 11943IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 166mg | Iron: 3mg
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