Homemade Pumpkin Pasta with Goat Cheese Whip & Browned Butter Sage

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You know, I was so proud of myself for thinking about using that can of pumpkin before October rolled around. I was like ‘damn, I’m going to beat the pumpkin craze this year for sure!’ and then I waited 3 days to post this. And now this recipe is in the dead middle of all the pumpkin blondies and nutmeg dutch babies. Oh well. This was my attempt to create a ‘savory’ dish with the pumpkin instead of the sugar overload that October tends to bring (helloooo Halloween!).

 

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This dish was inspired by a ravioli entree that was only served once a month in my hometown growing up. It was pumpkin stuffed ravioli with sage butter and I absolutely loved it. I’d never have any desire to go to that restaurant except for that month which I’d beg to go 3-4 times. This version I made incorporates the pumpkin puree into the pasta dough instead of making pockets of filling. I also added goat cheese. Because, let’s be honest, everything is better with goat cheese. And goat cheese whip has recently stole my heart.

The goat cheese whip and fried sage are completely optional but highly recommended for this recipe. I mean, come on people, it’s goat cheese and lots and lots of butter!! Are you really going to skip that part? But if you must, I bet this would be killer with just some simple browned butter or Alfredo sauce.

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Homemade Pumpkin Pasta with Goat Cheese Whip & Browned Butter Sage

 Serves 4 or 2 very very hungry / Adapted from Leite’s Culinaria
  • 1/3 cup pureed pumpkin (either fresh or from a can)
  • 1 large eggs
  • 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 ounces of goat cheese
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon milk
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh sage

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin and one egg. In another bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Slowly start adding the flour mixture to the pumpkin and fold the dry ingredients into the wet while pouring. Mix until a thick dough has formed.

Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for five minutes or until the dough is completely smooth. Add a tiny bit of water if the dough is too dry. Wrap in plastic wrap and let rest for 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, use a hand mixer to whip the cream cheese and goat cheese together. Add a teaspoon of milk and continue to whip for 3-5 minutes. Add more milk if needed.

Bring a large stockpot of water to a boil. Add 1 Tablespoon of salt to the water.

There are two ways you can make the pasta from here: 1. you can use a pasta maker and follow the instructions on the box 2. you can do my way. To do it my way, you’ll want to grab 1/4 of the dough (keep the rest in the plastic wrap to avoid from getting dry) and roll out onto a floured surface. Your desired thickness is between 1/8 and 1/4 inch thick and you want to roll out a long oval shaped piece (there is no exact science here; make the pasta thicker to thinner to your liking). Use a pizza cutter to cut thin strips into the dough (I did about a 1/4 thick) and either  drop directly into your boiling water or dust with flour (to avoid from sticking) and roll up into noodle nests (see picture above) and place on floured surface until ready to boil. Repeat with the rest of the dough. Boil the noodles for 3-4 minutes or until ‘al dente’. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on serving tray. Toss with the goat cheese sauce to avoid sticking.

To make the browned sage butter, add butter to a heavy skillet over medium heat and stir frequently. Once small brown flakes start to form, add the sage and stir constantly (if the brown flakes settle on the bottom for too long they could burn). Once a nutty aroma starts and the sage is fried all the way though, remove from heat and toss with the fresh pasta.

Serve  right away with a fresh salad.

 

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14 Comments

  • Maria tadic
    September 27, 2013

    This looks so yummy! I love pumpkin everything! And pasta would be a great mix! Especially with the goat cheese – you’re right…everything is better with goat cheese!

  • maria | pink patisserie
    September 27, 2013

    Yes, please?!! Looks so delicious and I never, ever, ever tire of those flavors and that combo.. Love..

  • Ash-foodfashionparty
    September 29, 2013

    Love home made pasta and this combination is winner through and through.

  • Sarah | The Sugar Hit
    September 29, 2013

    I want to eat this, right now, and then forever.

  • Alanna {The Bojon Gourmet}
    October 3, 2013

    Ohhhh yum! This looks like my dream come true – so beautiful!

  • Carol
    October 7, 2013

    I made this last night with butternut squash puree and it was delicious. Thanks for the recipe. Just one question, for the dough you say to put one egg with the pumpkin puree, but there isn’t any mention when to add the second egg, so I just added both eggs to the puree and then slowly added the flour, should I have added it at another point? Everything came out well and I didn’t have to add the full amount of flour.

  • missphips
    October 8, 2013

    I need to try this! Looks so delicious!!! <3

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  • MissFoodFairy
    October 24, 2013

    This looks really yummy! It’s so great to see someone else try fresh handmade pasta with pumpkin first – I have been a bit scared to try it! I’ve only just started making my own pasta and have been thinking about pumpkin pasta.
    Just a quick question, in your ingredients you require two eggs – I think I’ve missed when the second egg goes in? Could you please let me know so I can give this a go – my mouth is watering just looking at your picture!
    Thanks for the inspiration

    • Shellywest
      MissFoodFairy
      October 25, 2013

      Ah! Actually – you only need 1 egg for this recipe! Thanks for catching (will fix in the recipe above). I pulled this recipe from a ravioli batch I made a few years ago and you put egg wash over the ravioli. No need to do that here though. Enjoy and let me know how it turns out!

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  • Annie
    September 20, 2015

    Alright. This is the best pasta recipe in my life. I made it last night with my mother as a bonding time… now I’m making it tomorrow for my boyfriend, and later in the week for my friends at work!
    Absolutely fantastic.

    • Shellywest
      Annie
      September 21, 2015

      Yay!!!! Love to hear that you made and enjoyed it, Anna! Thanks for letting me know!!

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