Go Back

Spelt Linguini with Pumpkin and Pine Nuts

This vegan pasta dish uses spelt linguini, onions, pumpkin, parsley and pine nuts. It's healthy, easy and quick to make, and perfect to make on a busy Fall week night.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Unrefined salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup pumpkin flesh
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 2 tablespoons minced parsley, plus more for garnish
  • 1 box of organic spelt pasta, to cook

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of water to boil. Salt the water and once water is boiling, add pasta.
  • While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add onions and garlic, as well as salt, pepper and red pepper flakes, and cook for about 3 minutes.
  • Add pumpkin flesh, stir and cook for a few minutes to warm up the pumpkin.
  • Once pasta is ready, drain and return to pot. Do not rinse pasta.
  • Add the sauce to the pot and add in pine nuts and parsley. Stir to combine, taste and add a little salt and pepper if you like and plate.