Autumn brings forth the coziest medley of flavors. You can almost taste the glow of the year’s final harvest as crisp apples, sweet maple and earthy, herbaceous pumpkins fill our cups and our plates.
While pumpkin spice is the rockstar of all-things-fall, sometimes a softer, savory pumpkin twist really hits the spot. This pasta recipe calls for a creamy blend of cheeses and pumpkin puree combined with bowtie farfalle pasta. Top with crispy pancetta and sage for a dish spanning all the crimsons, burgundies and golds we love about fall. Pair this with a dry Pennsylvania rosé wine for a bright contrast and slight citrus acidity. Cheers!
Pumpkin Gouda Pasta
| Yield |
|---|
| 4 |
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|
| 20 min | 10 min | 30 min |
Ingredients
- 12 ounces dry farfalle pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup diced pancetta
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh sage
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Gouda cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Fontina cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Dry Rosé Pennsylvania Wine, for serving
Method
- Boil water in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add pasta and cook according to package directions, until al dente. Drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pancetta and cook until crisp, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add sage and garlic and cook until fragrant about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
- Combine pumpkin, heavy cream, Gouda, Fontina, Parmesan, salt and pepper in large pot over medium heat. Stir until cheeses are melted, and sauce is smooth, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in reserved pasta water.
- Add pasta and toss to coat. Transfer mixture to serving dish and set aside.
- Sprinkle pancetta mixture evenly over pasta. Serve with Dry Rosé Pennsylvania Wine.
The PA Vines & Wines series was created in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Wine Association with Round 8, Act 39 grant funding from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB).
The Pennsylvania Winery Association (PWA) is a trade association that markets and advocates for the limited licensed wineries in Pennsylvania.
- Photos and video: Dish Works
