Ziti Alla Zucca (Ziti With Pumpkin) |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A quick and easy recipe from Molto Mario. The hardest part is preparing the pumpkin. Enjoy! Ingredients:
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
1 onion, finely chopped |
1 garlic clove, finely chopped |
1 lb pumpkin, cut into julienne |
1 cup water |
salt and black pepper |
1 pinch hot chili flakes |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley |
1 lb uncooked ziti pasta |
1/4 cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese |
Directions:
1. In a large pan, heat the olive oil over high heat and add the onion, garlic, and pumpkin and cook 1 minute.
2. Add the water, salt and pepper, lower heat to medium and cover, cooking until the pumpkin is soft, about 8 minutes.
3. Add the red pepper flakes and parsley and keep warm.
4. Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons salt. Cook the ziti according to the package directions, until tender yet al dente.
5. Toss the pasta with the cooked pumpkin 1 minute over high heat. Divide evenly among 4 warmed pasta bowls, topped with freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.
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