Creamy Pumpkin Orzo Autumn Salad
Yes, pumpkin snuck its way into a pasta salad, and honestly, it works. Creamy, cozy, and just weird enough to be impressive.
Creamy Pumpkin Orzo Autumn Salad
Servings
4
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Ingredients
1 cup orzo pasta
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup pumpkin purée
1/4 cup cream or half-and-half
1/4 tsp nutmeg
Salt & pepper, to taste
2 cups baby spinach
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tbsp toasted pepitas
Directions
- Cook orzo according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, warm olive oil and stir in pumpkin purée, cream, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Simmer 3 to 4 minutes until creamy.
- Add cooked orzo to the skillet and toss to coat.
- Stir in baby spinach until just wilted.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and top with feta and pepitas.
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