Description
Pumpkin Pasta Salad with Goat Cheese & Crispy Prosciutto is the perfect autumn dish that combines creamy textures and crunchy accents. This vibrant pasta salad features roasted pumpkin, tangy goat cheese, and crispy prosciutto, making it a delightful centerpiece for any gathering. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s a comforting meal that brings warmth to your table during the cooler months.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked penne pasta
- 1 cup fresh pumpkin, diced
- 4 oz creamy goat cheese, crumbled
- 4 slices prosciutto
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh basil or parsley, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss pumpkin cubes in olive oil, salt, and pepper; roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Cook penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and rinse under cold water.
- Place prosciutto on a baking sheet; bake alongside pumpkin for about 10-15 minutes until crispy.
- In a bowl, whisk together minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine roasted pumpkin, cooked pasta, and goat cheese. Add dressing and mix gently.
- Top with crispy prosciutto and fresh herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg