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Pumpkin Fettuccine with Sundried Tomatoes

Fall Flavors· pizza & pasta
November 15, 2021

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Pumpkin Fettuccine with Sundried Tomatoes – Homemade pumpkin pasta is cooked to al dente and then tossed in a creamy sundried tomato sauce.

overhead shot of bright pumpkin fettuccine on a white plate with sundried tomatoes and wilted spinach throughout

I finally did it – I made homemade pasta noodles! I’ve had all the tools to make pasta for YEARS but never made the time. Gnocchi was the only “pasta” I made because it was so simple – no rolling into thin sheets and cutting into perfect noodles. But I had just what I needed to make that process easy, yet I still put it off.

No longer! I made delicious pumpkin ravioli, with pumpkin pasta and pumpkin filling, and it was so fun and simple to do. Plus, the flavors were INCREDIBLE. Pumpkin is such a fun pasta flavor to make because you don’t see it a lot. Plus, that orange color is perfect for the fall.

Ravioli is fun to make but it’s pretty tedious. Not only does that pasta take time to roll out, you have to fill, seal, and cut many ravioli. So I decided to share this recipe in an easier form – Fettuccine. To pair the fettuccine, I decided to use a lighter sauce so it doesn’t overpower the pumpkin flavor in the pasta. The star of the sauce is sundried tomatoes. They are so flavorful and add so much to any sauce without needing fatty cream or cheese. I love them and use them whenever I can.

Without further ado, let’s take a look at my Pumpkin Fettuccine with Sundried Tomatoes.

overhead shot of pot of pumpkin pasta with two served plates
front  shot of white plate of pumpkin fettuccine
forkfull of fettuccine raised above the plate

Making the pasta

The dough is so so easy to make. I made mine using a dough hook in a stand mixer. But you can easily make the traditional way. Simply place all flour on a counter and make a well. Fill the well with the pumpkin and egg and salt. Using a fork, slowly combine all the ingredients together until the dough forms. Knead until smooth and soft. Cover with plastic for 15 minutes so it can rest. This allows the gluten to relax and make the dough easy to roll.

Once the dough has rested, it’s rolled (either by hand or in your pasta roller) a few times to ensure it’s nice and smooth. Then it’s rolled at thinner settings in the pasta roller to get it a little thinner. Then, it’s time for shaping the pasta into fettuccine. I have a cutter that does this for me but you can do this by hand with a pizza cutter – it will just take longer.

The pasta is covered with flour and then gently twirled into a circle and onto a floured baking sheet while the rest of the pasta is formed.

close up of raw pumpkin pasta covered in flour on a baking sheet
overhead shots of pumpkin pasta sitting on a floured baking sheet before cooking

Assembling the pasta with sauce

The pasta only takes about 3 minutes to boil so don’t place in water until the sauce is ready. But you can start boiling water when you begin the sauce.

The sauce starts by cooking the onions, garlic, and sundried tomatoes in a little residual oil from the jar of sundried tomatoes. Then, the spices are added in – Italian seasoning, paprika, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. The chicken broth and half and half are added and brought to a light simmer before adding in the fresh spinach. The spinach will wilt as it heats up, which is just what you want.

Let the sauce thicken up a bit as the water evaporates from the broth. Now, you can cook your pasta. After three minutes, remove the pasta from the boiling water, drain, and place straight into the large skillet with the sauce. Toss together to combine.

Tips and Tricks

  1. I rolled and shaped my pasta with an attachment to my stand mixer. It makes the process sooooo much faster and creates a uniform shape. However, you can still do this by hand. Simply roll out the dough into thin sheets and then use a pizza cutter to create noodles.
  2. It’s very important that your pasta is the right consistency. If too wet, the noodles will break apart when cooking or eating. Plus, they’ll be all mushy. So make sure the dough is properly floured and not sticky when you begin to work with it.
  3. I bought my sundried tomatoes already sliced (aka julienne-style). But if you can only find sundried halves, you’ll need to slice them before adding to the sauce.
  4. The fresh pasta only takes a couple minutes to cook. Don’t leave them cooking too long or they will be soft and loose their bite.
  5. You can make the pasta ahead of time and save for later. If eating later in the week, you can refrigerate before boiling and then boil later. Just make sure it’s sealed in a storage bag. If wanting to save for a later date, simply dry out completely for about 20 hours and then store in the pantry for up to 1 month. Be very gentle with dried pasta – it’s super fragile!
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Pumpkin Fettuccine with Sundried Tomatoes

Prep Time1 hr
Cook Time15 mins
Resting time30 mins
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

For pumpkin fettuccine:
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
For sundried tomato sauce:
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil from sundried tomato jar
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 4 ounces julienne sundried tomatoes
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ cup half and half
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach loosely packed
  • salt to taste

Instructions

Making the pasta:
  • First make the pasta. To do this, add the pumpkin, flour, and egg to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Mix together until smooth dough forms. If it's too wet, add more flour. Remove dough and cover with plastic to rest for 15 minutes.
  • Grab a baking sheet and line with flour. When dough is ready, cut into 4 quarters. Grabbing 1 piece, flatten it out with your palm. Using a pasta roller, roll out the dough on the lowest setting. Fold into thirds and then pass through roller again. Pass through one more time to smooth out dough. Then, move pasta roller to setting 3. Pass pasta through roller two times. Move to setting 4 and pass through twice. Place on the floured baking sheet. Repeat with other 3 pieces of dough and dust with flour**look at notes if you don't have pasta roller**
  • Dust a second baking sheet with flour. Cut each sheet of dough into half width-wise. Dust each side with flour. Pass first sheet through fettuccine cutter. Pinching the noodled in their centerpoint, twirl them into a circle onto dusted baking sheet. Repeat with second half of first sheet and then repeat with the rest of the dough. Set aside while you make the sauce.
Making the sauce:
  • Set a large pot of salted water to boil. Grab a large skillet and set it over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of oil from your jar of sundried tomatoes. . Add diced onion and drained sundried tomatoes to cook for about 2-3 minutes. Add in garlic and cook until fragrant. Add Italian seasoning, paprika, and red pepper flakes and stir to combine.
  • Add in chicken broth and half and half and bring to a simmer. Add in baby spinach and stir to help it wilt. Cook sauce until it begins to thicken up. Turn off heat.
  • Add pasta to boiling water and cook for no more than 3 minutes. Remove from hot water and straight into sauce. If the sauce has cooled down, turn to low to get it warm again. Toss the pasta and sauce together. Taste and season with salt, if needed. Serve immediately.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Eatwell 101
**If you don’t have a pasta roller or pasta cutter, you can do this by hand – it will just take more effort. Dust the working area with flour. Use a rolling pin to roll out the pasta super thin. Using a pizza cutter, cut noodles about 1/4-inch wide. 

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  1. Michele says

    November 22, 2021 at 8:23 am

    This pumpkin fettuccini was delicious. It was the first time I have made it but certainly won’t be the last.

    Reply
  2. Moop Brown says

    November 22, 2021 at 1:57 am

    I appreciate your detailed description of how to make the pasta and am looking forward to trying this recipe!

    Reply
  3. Jessica says

    November 21, 2021 at 6:11 pm

    I’m so excited to make homemade pasta for the first time. With your thorough instructions, I feel confident I can pull it off. Looks so delicious!

    Reply
  4. Veronika says

    November 21, 2021 at 10:24 am

    This recipe is amazing! I followed all the instructions and it came out perfect! My whole family loved it and asked to make more next week!

    Reply
  5. Tammy says

    November 19, 2021 at 3:49 pm

    Ooh I’ve never made pumpkin pasta before! I’ve make a pumpkin sauce but the idea of pumpkin in the pasta dough sounds terrific! I have to make this asap! I love fresh pasta…such a comforting cold weather meal.

    Reply
  6. Cathleen says

    November 18, 2021 at 6:43 am

    This pasta is perfect for the season!! Thank you so much for sharing, I know it’s going to be a huge hit with my family 🙂

    Reply
  7. Janeane M Davis says

    November 16, 2021 at 5:30 pm

    OMG!!! This looks so delicious. I would like to make this recipe for my family to enjoy.

    Reply
  8. Heather Johnson says

    November 16, 2021 at 4:43 pm

    i never would think to put pumpkin with sun dried tomatoes but it was really delicious! i love the sauce so much!

    Reply
  9. Colleen says

    November 16, 2021 at 3:36 pm

    This pumpkin fettuccine looks so good. I can’t wait to make it because I’ve never seen it in a store. Thanks for this recipe!

    Reply
  10. Tavo says

    November 16, 2021 at 2:56 pm

    I had never made my own Fettucine and it came out fantastic! The sun-dried tomatoes were a great addition!

    Reply
  11. Elizabeth says

    November 16, 2021 at 2:40 pm

    This is delicious–I never would have thought to pair these flavors, but it’s fantastic!

    Reply
  12. Gina says

    November 16, 2021 at 1:45 pm

    Nothing beats homemade pasta – this is such a delight!

    Reply
  13. Jen @ JENRON DESIGNS says

    November 16, 2021 at 1:38 pm

    Yum what a delicious combination of flavors for the fall. I love sun dried tomatoes in pasta.

    Reply
  14. jenny says

    November 16, 2021 at 1:37 pm

    I am no expert in making pasta but have tried a few times. It was great trying your pumpkin fettuccine. They came out so good, your instructions are very well written. The combination of pumpkin and sun-dried tomatoes is perfect. I will make it again!

    Reply
  15. Jess says

    November 16, 2021 at 1:26 pm

    This is the perfect pairing of flavors. So savory and delicious!

    Reply
  16. Stephanie Rose De Jesus says

    November 16, 2021 at 10:05 am

    I’m gonna try this real soon! My husband loves pasta and been keeping every recipe i find for variants. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  17. Nina says

    November 16, 2021 at 9:09 am

    I can’t wait to try this! i love pumpkin but I’ve never thought of it with sundried tomato. I never would have thought of that pairing before.

    Reply
  18. susan | the wimpy vegetarian says

    November 16, 2021 at 12:47 am

    Oh I would love to make this pumpkin fettuccine! And the sauce sounds delicious!

    Reply
  19. Amber Myers says

    November 15, 2021 at 6:39 pm

    I’m sure I’d love this! I’m a big fan of fettucine and pumpkin things. Yum!

    Reply

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