Casarecce with pumpkin, walnuts, and burrata

Name: Casarecce with pumpkin, walnuts, and burrata
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Casarecce pasta 11.3 oz; Delica pumpkin 0.7 lb; Powdered turmeric 1 ½ tsp; Walnut kernels 2.5 oz; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste; Thyme to taste; Burrata cheese 4.5 oz; Water ½ cup; Garlic 1 clove; Extra virgin olive oil to taste

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Vegetarian

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Serving: 4

PRESENTATION

When you think about comforting Italian food, especially from Southern Italy, casarecce pasta really stands out. And look, as autumn hits and pumpkins are everywhere, this dish totally captures the season. It’s got this really good mix of flavors and textures. The creamy pumpkin sauce hugs each piece of casarecce, creating a meal that's warm and inviting. Perfect for chilly nights, right? As the pumpkin cooks, it becomes almost silky—seriously good—with crunchy walnuts adding a really, really nice surprise in each bite. And then, there’s the burrata. Oh, the burrata! It melts into the pasta, giving it an extra layer of moist, rich goodness. It’s like a cozy hug in a bowl, a feeling cherished in places like Sicily and Calabria where simple, flavorful dishes are the norm.

This pumpkin pasta recipe isn’t just for cozy nights at home; it’s great for entertaining too. Picture this: you cut into the burrata, and it melts everywhere—velvety and indulgent. The walnuts add a rustic touch, like dining in a quaint Italian village. And the thing is, this burrata pasta dish is not only easy to whip up but feels special. And thanks to those authentic Italian elements, it’s perfect. Whether you’re into seasonal pasta recipes or want to try something new, this dish is a delight. Really. It’s got the golden hues and comforting vibes you crave when it’s chilly, and its creamy, rich finish will have you reaching for seconds. So, if you’re after a new Italian pasta twist with pumpkin, this is likely to become a favorite. It’s a taste of Southern Italy—simple yet exquisite—perfect for any pasta lover. And you know what? You can’t go wrong with that.

INGREDIENTS: Casarecce pasta 11.3 oz (320 g); Delica pumpkin 0.7 lb (300 g); Powdered turmeric 1 ½ tsp (5 g); Walnut kernels 2.5 oz (70 g); Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste; Thyme to taste; Burrata cheese 4.5 oz (125 g); Water ½ cup (125 g); Garlic 1 clove; Extra virgin olive oil to taste

Preparation

How to prepare Casarecce with pumpkin, walnuts, and burrata

To prepare the casarecce with pumpkin, walnuts, and burrata, remove the pumpkin's skin and seeds 12, then cut it into irregular pieces about 3/4 inch 3.

Pour a drizzle of oil into a pan and add the garlic clove 4. Let it sauté for a couple of minutes, then add the pumpkin 5. Cook over high heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, then add 1/2 cup of water 6.

Salt to taste and cover with a lid: cooking continues at a low heat for about 10 more minutes 7. Halfway through cooking, you can season with turmeric powder 8. Once cooked, remove the garlic 6.

Stir 10, add fresh thyme and a drizzle of raw oil 1112, then adjust with pepper, turn off the heat, and keep warm.

Coarsely chop the walnut kernels 13. Meanwhile, boil the casarecce in salted boiling water 14, draining them directly into the pan with the pumpkin a couple of minutes before the pasta finishes cooking. Add a little cooking water 15, without turning the heat back on.

Mix well, add the walnut kernels 16, and stir again. Serve with the addition of fresh burrata on each serving plate 17, a drizzle of raw extra virgin olive oil, and a few fresh thyme leaves 18.