Pumpkin in the kitchen: 15 easy recipes you have never tried (but you should)

Pumpkin is one of the typical products of the autumn season. It is a very versatile vegetable in the kitchen, useful for the preparation of both savory and sweet recipes. It is excellent for obtaining condiments for pasta or rice, savory cakes, velvety vegetables, original pizzas and more. Both the pumpkin itself and the pumpkin seeds are rich in beneficial bonds and contribute to healthy diet. Here for you ten recipes to be discovered and experienced.

Plashed pumpkin in the oven

To prepare the pumpkin stringy in the oven, it starts preheating the oven to 200 ° C. Lightly oil a baking dish and arrange a first layer of pumpkin slices on the bottom, trying to cover the whole surface. Season with salt, pepper and, if you like, add a pinch of powdered garlic. Above the pumpkin, put a layer of mozzarella for pizza and sprinkle with a little grated Parmesan. Proceed to form two other layers following the same order: pumpkin slices, condiments, mozzarella and parmesan. Finish with some tufts of rosemary and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

Bake the baking dish and cook for about 40 minutes. Halfway through cooking, cover the baking dish with an aluminum sheet to prevent the surface from winging too much. When the pumpkin is soft and the mozzarella well melted, take out the dish and serve hot, with the cheese that you will strengthen you immediately.

Pumpkin focaccins

Pumpkin focaccins with turmeric and sage represent a quick recipe for creating tasty baked crushes, free of yeast and entirely of vegetable origin. Perfect as a second veg dish with a seasonal outline, or as a healthy alternative to bread or as a delicious snack. Here the complete recipe.

Savory pie with pumpkin and fridge leftovers

To prepare this savory pumpkin pie with the fridge leftovers you must prepare the base of your cake as usual. A very simple recipe consists in mixing 250 grams of flour, 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and water just enough to obtain a smooth and homogeneous dough, to be spread on a round pan covered with parchment paper. To prepare the salt cake filling, boil or steam the pumpkin (400 grams of pulp already clean and peeled), blend it and add ingredients as desired. It is a great way to recover leftovers. You can use, for example, onions, leeks, olives or mushrooms. Bake the savory pie in the oven at 180 ° C for about 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

Pumpkin sauce, mushrooms and hazelnuts

With pumpkin leftovers you can prepare an excellent pumpkin sauce mushrooms and hazelnuts to use to garnish some, to be used as desired also as a condiment, for example for pasta. Pumpkin, to be cooked and whisk to obtain the cream, you can add mushrooms, hazelnuts, onion, oil, salt and pepper and a jar of natural or vegetable yogurt. You will have to blend the ingredients until you get a sauce with a homogeneous consistency. The sauce is very good lukewarm, as Verdi explains to us, but it can also be used cold.

Pumpkin soup

A simple dish to make, suitable for the whole family and perfect for a cold autumn or winter evening. The recipe for pumpkin soup involves the use of pepper and turmeric, which will make it a dish also suitable for alleviating seasonal ailments. Here you will find the recipe to follow.

Pumpkin velvety and ginger flavored potatoes

Pumpkin risotto

To prepare an excellent pumpkin risotto for 4 people you will need 320 grams of rice, 500 grams of pumpkin, 1 onion, 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, 1 handful of parsley, 1 pinch of nutmeg, 1 onion, 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and 1 liter of salted water or vegetable broth. You can blend the risotto with 100 ml of white wine (optional). The traditional recipe plans to season the risotto with cheese or grated Parmesan, but you can omit this ingredient or replace it with food yeast in flakes, gomasio, chopped almonds or vegetable cheese. Here the complete recipe and all the indications to choose the most suitable type of rice for preparation.

Pasta with pumpkin and pine nuts

To prepare this pumpkin and pine nuts you will need a few simple ingredients. The pumpkin will have to brown in a hot pan together with the garlic and oil, after toasting the pine nuts and cooked the pasta you can stir everything and serve. Here the complete recipe with the doses and times to be respected.

Pumpkin tortelli

Here’s how to prepare pumpkin tortelli: a fresh pasta with a delicate and sweet taste that adults like and children like. From the well -firm consistency that always remains al dente and a tasty filling given by the contrast between the pumpkin and the walnuts, this first course is perfect to be served on the great occasions with the seasoning you prefer. To prepare the recipe to follow step by step here.

Mushroom pasta and pumpkin

To prepare the pasta with pumpkin and mushrooms, start cleaning the mushrooms with a damp cloth, without wetting them, and cutting them into slices, eliminating the final part of the stem. In a pan, brown a clove of garlic and a few stem of parsley in a drizzle of oil. In the meantime, cut the carrot into very small cubes. Add the mushrooms and carrot to the pan and cook them on a high heat for 5-6 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until the water released by the mushrooms is completely evaporated, then remove the garlic and put the mushrooms aside.

In a saucepan, pour 2-3 tablespoons of oil and let the leek cut into slices and sprigs of rosemary dry. In the meantime, peel the pumpkin and cut it into small cubes. Bring the salted water to the boil to the boil. Add the pumpkin in the saucepan and cook it over high heat for a few minutes, season with salt. Then add the water or hot broth and cook over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, until the pumpkin is tender but still firm.

When the pumpkin is ready, add the mushrooms already cooked and mix to mix the flavors. In the meantime, cook the pasta in salted water following the times indicated on the package. Drain the pasta al dente, transfer it to the pan with the dressing and continue cooking, stirring with the pasta cooking water until you reach the desired consistency.

Serve the pasta with pumpkin and mushrooms immediately, hot and fragrant.

Pumpkin chips

Here is a healthy alternative to french fries. You will need: 1 small pumpkin, 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of whole seaside salt. Cut the pumpkin into thin strips, thick about 3 millimeters. Pour them into a bowl and season them with salt and oil. Cook the pumpkin chips in a baking tray lined with parchment paper at 180 ° C for about 40 minutes, or until they are crunchy.

The grilled pumpkin is a tasty and versatile option to enrich your dishes with a smoked flavor and an irresistibly soft consistency. This preparation method highlights the natural taste of the pumpkin, making it a delicious outline or main ingredient that lends itself to multiple culinary combinations.

Baked pumpkin with feta and seeds

To prepare the pumpkin in the oven with feta and seeds, start cutting the pumpkin into slices and arranging them in a baking sheet. Season with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, add the mixed seeds (pumpkin, flax and sunflower), a sprinkling of turmeric, pepper and chilli pepper to taste. Bake and cook for about 20 minutes, or until the pumpkin is soft. At this point, add the feta cut into chunks and continue cooking for another 5 minutes, just the time that the feta melts slightly and mix with the pumpkin. Serve the hot dish, perfect as a side dish or single dish.

Pumpkin crushed

This recipe for a crunchy and tasty pumpkin is perfect for those looking for a tasty and healthy dish. Here’s how to prepare it:

Start by peeling and cutting the pumpkin into cubes. In a bowl, mix the pumpkin with the grated Parmesan, the flour (wholemeal, type 1/0, chickpeas or s), water and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Add salt and rosemary to taste, mixing well until a homogeneous mixture is obtained.

Pour the dough on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, trying to level it evenly. Bake in a preheated oven at 230 ° C for about 40-50 minutes, depending on your oven. During the last part of the cooking, activate the grill both above and below to make it even more crunchy and golden.

Once ready, take out of the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Crunchy out and soft inside, this pumpkin is really irresistible!

Pumpkin piadine

To prepare pumpkin piadine with only 2 ingredients and without leavening, follow these simple steps:

Start by adding the pumpkin puree with flour in a bowl, adding a pinch of salt to taste. Mix well and mix until a soft and homogeneous dough is obtained. Divide the dough into 4 equal parts and spread them with a rolling pin, obtaining thin piadine.

Heat a non -stick pan and cook the wraps on both sides, until they become golden and slightly crunchy. Once ready, fill them with the ingredients you prefer, such as cheeses, vegetables or cold cuts.

The pumpkin piadine are perfect for a quick, healthy and tasty lunch or dinner!

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