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Brown Butter Pumpkin Pasta

Creamy Brown Butter Pumpkin Pasta with chicken is a cozy, autumn-inspired dish. It features pasta coated in a velvety pumpkin sauce, where the nutty richness of brown butter complements the smooth, spiced pumpkin, creating a perfect balance of savory and sweet. Juicy pieces of chicken add extra heartiness, while a sprinkle of rosemary breadcrumbs and Parmesan ties the flavors together and adds texture. The dish is creamy, warm, and bursting with fall flavors, making it the ultimate comfort meal. For more good eats, follow Brandon on Instagram.

Brandon Gouveia
Tasty Team
94% would make again
Total Time

50 minutes

50 min

Prep Time

10 minutes

10 min

Cook Time

40 minutes

40 min

Brown Butter Pumpkin Pasta
Total Time

50 minutes

50 min

Prep Time

10 minutes

10 min

Cook Time

40 minutes

40 min

Ingredients

for 4 servings

  • 12 oz malfadine pasta, or other dried ribbon pasta
  • 2.5 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons salt, divided, plus more to taste
  • 1 lb chicken breast, diced
  • 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • ¾ cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 teaspoons fresh sage, chopped
  • 1 cup mascarpone cheese
  • ½ teaspoon allspice
  • 1.5 cups grated parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 1163
  • Fat 61g
  • Carbs 93g
  • Fiber 4g
  • Sugar 5g
  • Protein 61g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. In a large pot of salted water, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and reserve ⅔ cup of the pasta water.
  2. In a large pan over medium heat, add olive oil, breadcrumbs, and rosemary. Cook, stirring regularly, until golden brown, then finish with 1 teaspoon of salt.
  3. In a large bowl, season the chicken with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Mix well.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until browned on all sides. Remove from the skillet
  5. Wash out the pan, then return it to low heat. Add the butter and cook until it turns brown, which will take about 3-4 minutes as the milk solids caramelize.
  6. Add the garlic, pumpkin purée, sage, and mascarpone to the pan. Combine well, then mix in the allspice and grated Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy.
  7. Add the cooked chicken, cooked pasta, and reserved pasta water. Season with salt to taste.
  8. Serve in bowls and top with breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
  9. Enjoy!
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