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Pumpkin With Orzo Pasta: Foodie Mamas

Pumpkin with Orzo Pasta is a warm comfort for the entire family. The beautiful aromatic flavor of star anise makes this pasta recipe deliciously amazing.
Course Dinner, Lunch, Lunch Box, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Grown-Ups, Kids, Toddler Food
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 1
Author Deepika Haldankar

You Need:

  • 1/2 cup Orzo Pasta (cooked)
  • 1/2 cup Pumpkin Puree
  • 1/2 cup Mixed Vegetables steamed (carrots, peas, green beans, corn)
  • 2 Garlic Cloves
  • 1- Star Anise (small)
  • 1 Cinnamon Stick (small)
  • 3 tsp Tomato-Based Pasta Sauce
  • 1/4 tsp Butter
  • 1 tbsp Parsley (chopped)
  • A dash of Dried Oregano
  • Salt And Black Pepper (for seasoning)

How To Make It:

  1. In a pot, add butter. As butter heats up, add star anise and cinnamon stick. Cook till they give a fragrant aroma, roughly for a minute or two.
  2. Then add chopped garlic cloves, a dash of oregano and give it a stir.
  3. Add pumpkin puree, and stir it well. Follow that with cooked vegetables. Cook this for another minute or two.
  4. Add pasta sauce and let it simmer for few minutes. Add 1/2 tbs parsley at this stage.
  5. Now add cooked orzo pasta, and give everything a good stir. Add the seasoning.
  6. Cover and cook on low flame for another 10 mins.
  7. Turn off the flame, add the remaining parsley and Serve.