If you're a pasta lover, you're in for a treat! This pumpkin sauce pasta recipe is a wholesome twist on traditional pasta. Packed with flavor and nutrients, it’s a quick meal that’s perfect for any day of the week!

Ingredients

Pasta Base:

- Hungry Bums Millet Pasta (Foxtail Macaroni)
- Pumpkin Sauce:
- Diced pumpkin
- 2–3 garlic cloves
- Water
- Salt to taste
- Milk (for creaminess)
- Paneer cubes
- Oregano
- Chili flakes
- Black pepper powder

Vegetable Medley:

- Olive oil
- 1 chopped onion
- 1 chopped capsicum
- Sliced mushrooms
- Peri peri masala (for a spicy kick)

Cooking Instructions

Prep the Pasta:

Start by boiling the millet pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Make the Pumpkin Sauce:

- In a pan, add diced pumpkin, garlic, a bit of water, and salt. Sauté until pumpkin is soft.

- Add milk, paneer cubes, oregano, chili flakes, and black pepper powder. Stir and cook until flavors meld.

- Blend this mixture into a thick, creamy sauce and set aside.

Cook the Vegetables:

In a separate pan, heat olive oil. Sauté onions, capsicum, and mushrooms until tender. Add peri peri masala for a hint of spice.

Bring It All Together

- Pour the pumpkin sauce into the pan with vegetables, stirring until combined. Add the boiled pasta, tossing gently to coat everything in the rich sauce.

Serve your delicious pumpkin sauce pasta hot. Garnish with extra chili flakes or oregano if desired, and enjoy!