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
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- shrimp
- pumpkin
- spaghetti
Ingredients
- 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
420
105 per serving
32g
64% DV
20g
29% DV
40g
13% DV
Macronutrient Breakdown
- Fiber
- 6g
% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet
Step-by-Step
- 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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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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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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Add the chopped sage to the skillet and cook for another minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
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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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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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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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Season the dish with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve immediately, topped with grated parmesan cheese.
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