Cozy Comfort Food: Brown Butter Pumpkin Pasta
Ingredients
- Pasta · dried12 oz
- Olive oil3 ½ tbsp
- Breadcrumb1 cup
- Rosemary · chopped3 tbsp
- Salt2 tsp
- Chicken breast · diced1 lb
- Cajun seasoning1 tbsp
- Garlic powder1 tsp
- Black pepper1 tsp
- Butter6 tbsp
- Garlic · minced5
- Pumpkin¾ cups
- Sage · chopped2 tsp
- Mascarpone cheese1 cup
- Allspice½ tsp
- Parmesan cheese · grated1 ½ cups
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in well-salted boiling water according to the package. Drain, reserving 2/3 cup of the pasta water.
- In a large pan over medium heat, cook the olive oil, breadcrumbs and rosemary, stirring often, until golden brown. Finish with 1 teaspoon salt.
- In a large bowl, toss the diced chicken with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Brown the chicken on all sides in a skillet over medium-high heat, then remove it from the pan.
- Wash the pan and return it to low heat. Add the butter and cook 3-4 minutes until it turns brown.
- Add the garlic, pumpkin purée, sage and mascarpone and stir until combined. Mix in the allspice and grated Parmesan until smooth.
- Add the chicken, pasta and reserved pasta water, and season with salt to taste.
- Serve in bowls topped with the toasted breadcrumbs and extra Parmesan.
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