Creamy Roasted Pumpkin Orzo

Name: Creamy Roasted Pumpkin Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1/2 pumpkin (peeled, deseeded, and cubed); • 1 garlic bulb; • 1/2 tsp nutmeg; • 1/2 tsp oregano; • Salt, to taste; • Pepper, to taste; • Small bunch of thyme sprigs; • 1 tbsp olive oil; • 200 ml single cream; • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder; • Zest of 1 lemon; • 100 g cream cheese; • 160 g uncooked orzo; • 1 cup pasta water; • 70 g grated Parmesan cheese; Thyme leaves; • Additional Parmesan cheese; Roasted pumkin

9 steps

Prep:15minCook:40min

Indulge in the rich flavors of Creamy Roasted Pumpkin Orzo. Tender pumpkin cubes are roasted to perfection with aromatic herbs and spices, then blended with cream, cheese, and orzo pasta for a velvety, savory delight. Garnished with roasted pumpkin and Parmesan, it’s a comforting and elegant dish that’s sure to impress.

Updated at: Thu, 02 Nov 2023 08:10:16 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories472.1 kcal (24%)

Total Fat29 g (41%)

Carbs38.9 g (15%)

Sugars7.4 g (8%)

Protein17.1 g (34%)

Sodium571.3 mg (29%)

Fiber6.9 g (25%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

0.5pumpkin

peeled, deseeded, and cubed

1garlic bulb

½ tspnutmeg

½ tsporegano

1 Tbspolive oil

200mlsingle cream

½ tspturmeric powder

160gorzo

70gParmesan cheese

grated

For garnish:

Instructions

Step 1

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (fan-assisted).

Step 2

2. In an ovenproof pan, place the pumpkin cubes and the garlic bulb with the top cut off.

Step 3

3. Sprinkle nutmeg, oregano, salt, and pepper over the pumpkin. Add the thyme sprigs and drizzle with olive oil. Roast for 35-40 minutes or until the pumpkin and garlic become tender.

Step 4

4. Once done, remove the roasted thyme leaves and add them to the pan. Discard the thyme stems. Squeeze the softened garlic cloves into the pan.

Step 5

5. Add the single cream and mash the mixture using a fork or masher.

Step 6

6. Mix in the turmeric powder, lemon zest, cream cheese, and more salt if necessary. Stir until well combined.

Step 7

7. Cook the orzo according to the package instructions. Then, add the cooked orzo to the pumpkin mixture along with a cup of pasta water. Mix thoroughly and cook for a few more minutes.

Step 8

8. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and remove the pan from the heat.

Step 9

9. When serving, garnish with roasted pumpkin pieces, extra Parmesan cheese, and thyme leaves for a delightful presentation. Enjoy your creamy roasted pumpkin orzo!