Ingredients:
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 onions, finely chopped
1 garlic cloves, 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:
In a large pan, heat the olive oil over high heat and add the onion, garlic, and pumpkin and cook 1 minute.
Add the water, salt and pepper, lower heat to medium and cover, cooking until the pumpkin is soft, about 8 minutes.
Add the red pepper flakes and parsley and keep warm.
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.
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.
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 20 min.
Time total: 50 min.