Spaghetti con Zucca e Gamberi: Shrimp and Pumpkin Spaghetti

Indulge in the flavors of Italy with this seasonal spaghetti dish, featuring succulent shrimp, roasted pumpkin, and a hint of aromatic sage. The combination of tender pumpkin and shrimp, tossed in a light garlic butter sauce, will leave you craving for more. This recipe is a perfect representation of Italian cuisine's emphasis on simplicity and quality of ingredients.

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
medium
Cuisine
Italian
  • italian
  • slot-machine-generated
  • shrimp
  • pumpkin
  • spaghetti
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Ingredients

Servings:
4
  • 12ozspaghetti, none
  • 1lbshrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1smallpumpkin, peeled, seeded, and diced
  • 2tbspolive oil, none
  • 2tbspbutter, none
  • 3clovesgarlic, minced
  • 1tbspsage, chopped fresh
  • 1/4cupwhite wine, none
  • 1/4cupchicken broth, none
  • 1/2cupparmesan cheese, grated
  • to tastenonesalt, none
  • to tastenoneblack pepper, none

Nutrition

Calories

420

105 per serving

Protein

32g

64% DV

Fat

20g

29% DV

Carbs

40g

13% DV

Macronutrient Breakdown

Protein30%
Fat43%
Carbs38%
Fiber
6g

% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet

Step-by-Step

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the diced pumpkin with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the pumpkin is tender and lightly browned.

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  2. 2

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining the spaghetti.

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  3. 3

    In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.

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  4. 4

    Add the chopped sage to the skillet and cook for another minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.

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  5. 5

    Add the white wine and chicken broth to the skillet, stirring to deglaze the bottom. Bring the liquid to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until reduced by half.

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  6. 6

    Add the cooked shrimp to the skillet, tossing to coat with the garlic butter sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.

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  7. 7

    Add the roasted pumpkin and cooked spaghetti to the skillet, tossing to combine with the garlic butter sauce. If the sauce seems too thick, add some of the reserved pasta water.

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  8. 8

    Season the dish with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve immediately, topped with grated parmesan cheese.

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