Spiced Pumpkin Halloween Pasta
Spiced Pumpkin Halloween Pasta pairs fun seasonal shapes with warm notes of nutmeg, allspice, and cinnamon, balanced by savory garlic and briny black olives. Tender pumpkin and hearty chickpeas create a creamy-meets-toothsome bite, finished with Parmesan and oregano. It’s a festive choice for a fall dinner party or a cozy weeknight meal near Halloween.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spiced Pumpkin Halloween Pasta, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 54
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 37
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook Halloween-shaped and wagon wheel-shaped pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still slightly firm, about 12 minutes. Drain and move the pasta to a large bowl.
- 2
Put the pumpkin in a large pot and cover it with salted water; bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and return the pumpkin to the pot. Add nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon, 1 teaspoon garlic, onion, chili powder, and 3 tablespoons olive oil; stir to coat.
- 3
Toss the olives and garbanzo beans with the cooked pasta. Add 1/4 cup garlic, Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup olive oil, and oregano. Toss to coat; finish by topping with the pumpkin mixture.
- Calories 279.57 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 9.7 g Moderate 19%
- Carbohydrate 43.07 g 16%
- Total Fat 9.34 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 2.0 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 5.88 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 215.07 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 4.77 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 3.54 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 126.72 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 1.88 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 415.89 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 566.09 mcg Good Source 63%
- Vitamin C 6.7 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Spiced Pumpkin Halloween Pasta is made with 13 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chili Powder, Diced Onion, Dried Oregano, and Dry Pasta. Each serving provides about 279.57 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spiced Pumpkin Halloween Pasta made of?
- The main ingredients are Chili Powder, Diced Onion, Dried Oregano, Dry Pasta, Garbanzo Beans. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spiced Pumpkin Halloween Pasta?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 279.57 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spiced Pumpkin Halloween Pasta easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Spiced Pumpkin Halloween Pasta healthy?
- Spiced Pumpkin Halloween Pasta has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 279.57 calories and 9.7 g of protein, or 19% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 215.07 mg (9% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.0 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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