Creamy Pumpkin Orzo Pasta
A orzo pasta mixed with parmesan, pumpkin, onion, garlic, chickpeas, parsley, and delicata squash.
Servings 5
Calories 377kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 large diced onion
- 3 cloves chopped garlic
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 can chickpeas drained
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 juice of lemon
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 bunch chopped parsley
- 1 delicata squash
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop delicata squash in half moon shapes and place on a roasting pan with parchment paper. Roast at 425 degrees for about 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- In a large pan on medium high heat, sauté the onions and garlic for 3-5 minutes until softened.
- Add the orzo and chicken broth and bring to a low boil. Then cover and simmer for 15 minutes until broth is absorbed.
- Mix in cream, pumpkin, S&P, and parmesan and stir until well combined.
- Then add in parsley, lemon juice, chickpeas, and roasted delicata squash.
- Top with additional parmesan if desired and ready to serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 377kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 9g