Description
Delicious Pumpkin Pasta Salad with Goat Cheese & Crispy Prosciutto, perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 3 cups peeled and cubed pumpkin (or butternut squash)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for extra depth)
- ¼ cup goat cheese, crumbled
- 4 slices prosciutto (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (for vinaigrette)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar (for vinaigrette)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (for vinaigrette)
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey (for vinaigrette)
- Salt and pepper, to taste (for vinaigrette)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the pumpkin cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika if using. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and golden on the edges.
- While the pumpkin roasts, cook the rotini according to package instructions. Drain, rinse with cool water, and set aside.
- (If using prosciutto) Place prosciutto slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 8–10 minutes, or until crispy. Let cool, then break into pieces.
- In a small jar or bowl, whisk together all vinaigrette ingredients until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, roasted pumpkin, goat cheese, and crispy prosciutto (if using). Drizzle with the vinaigrette and toss gently to combine.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm, at room temp, or chilled—whatever the vibe calls for.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute butternut squash for the pumpkin if desired.
- The salad can be made ahead of time; just add the crispy prosciutto and dressing before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting and Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg