Another savory pumpkin recipe? Yes, please!
My PUMPKIN PESTO PASTA could not be easier (or more delish!)!
Should your October evening need a little extra “fall”, I highly recommend you make this recipe too.
Don’t forget, you could, of course, use homemade pesto or you could simply add…
…a jar of your favorite store bought one.
One more thing…
…I used these pumpkin shaped noodles from Trader Joe’s, but you can use whatever short cut pasta you have on hand. If you’re looking to make this gluten-free, simply sub a g-free pasta as well.
From my fall kitchen to yours, Happy Pumpkin Season! xx
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Pumpkin Pesto Pasta
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 to 6 1x
Description
Another savory pumpkin recipe? Yes, please! My PUMPKIN PESTO PASTA could not be easier (or more delish!)! Should your October evening need a little extra fall, I highly recommend you make this recipe too.
Ingredients
- 1 pound of your favorite short cut pasta
- 2 pounds ground beef
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
- salt and pepper
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 1 (6 oz) jar of pesto
- 1 (24 oz) jar of spaghetti sauce
- 1 cup of pumpkin (we use Libby’s)
- a pinch of cinnamon, optional
- 1 cup (or more if you’d like!) of grated sharp white cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, bring water to a boil for your pasta. Once boiling, drop your pasta down and cook to al dente (not too soft).
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, brown your ground beef in a big drizzle of EVOO. Once browned and crumbly, stir in a big pinch of both salt and pepper followed by your chopped onion. Sauté onions with ground beef until soft (about five minutes).
- Next, stir your pesto, spaghetti sauce and pumpkin into your pasta. Add a pinch more salt and pepper (you can add just a pinch of cinnamon too!). Allow this to simmer on low about 5 to 10 minutes.
- When your pasta is ready, drain the water and pour it directly into your meat mixture. Add your cheddar cheese, and combine everything together.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
This is a really easy recipe to double too!
Don’t forget, if you’re heading to Trader Joe’s to grab that pesto or that pumpkin pasta, make sure you also check out…
…my OCTOBER FALL HAUL!
You might also want to check out…
…this PUMPKIN & SAUSAGE PASTA RECIPE too!
Have the best day! xx
Laura says
I am so baffled by this ingredient list! But as much as I love and recommend your pumpkin sausage pasta, I feel like I have to trust you on this one and try it out!!
Mix and Match Mama says
It’s garlicy and delicious! Let me know what you think!
Nikki says
It’s garlicy? I don’t see garlic as an ingredient. I can’t eat garlic, so I am curious where the garlic flavor comes from. Thanks!
Mix and Match Mama says
It’s garlicy from the pesto. I would probably make my Sausage & Pumpkin Pasta (omitting the garlic cloves) instead.
Kacey says
The perfect cozy, warm Fall dinner!
Jill says
This recipe has me very intrigued! Thanks for sharing.
Lynn says
Interesting! I don’t think I’ve ever seen ground beef and pesto together, let alone pesto and pumpkin haha !
Francesca says
You had me at Pumpkin, Pesto & Pasta… 🤩
Kayla says
Sounds delicious! Adding to the must make list!
Diane Moore says
I made this today and it was a hit with my husband & me. I froze half and look forward to making this for our extended family soon.
I live north of Cincinnati and this has a Skyline Chili vibe to it.
Not chili, but similar taste and really good!!
Mix and Match Mama says
Fantastic!! Thank you so much for sharing!! xx
Lauren says
Can you make this without the pumpkin?
Mix and Match Mama says
Absolutely!
Emily says
My picky eater asked for seconds!!! Major win in my book 🙂
Mix and Match Mama says
YAY!!!!! Thank you so much for sharing!! xx
Darcy says
This was a great Fall recipe idea, especially since Trader Joe’s is right by my house! I loved using the TJ’s Pumpkin Fall Zucchette Pasta and some Pappardelle’s Italian Pesto pasta (www.marketpasta.com) too…fun color contrast with the orange, green, beet red, and cream! I don’t like red onions, so substituted yellow onions. The only change that I will make next time is only putting in half the pesto…I’m not a huge pesto person! Thanks for the fun idea for the TJ’s pumpkin pasta…I will definitely make again!