Page’s Platefuls: Creamy Roasted Pumpkin Pasta Recipe

Make the most of pumpkin season with this delicious recipe by Chef Alex Page! When you gather at the farm for pick-your-own pumpkins, wagon rides, corn mazes and friendly farm animals, be sure to add the farm store to your trip! Shop locally-sourced ingredients and create this cozy fall-inspired recipe at home.

Ingredients (serves four):

• 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
• 2.5 ml (½ tsp) crushed red chili flakes
• 500 ml (2 cups) roasted and mashed Linton’s pumpkin
• 250 ml (1 cup) Sargent's 35% cream
• 454 g (1 lb) dried pasta
• 125 ml (½ cup) finely grated Pecorino cheese
• Salt (to taste)
• Freshly cracked black pepper, crispy onions and chopped fresh parsley (for serving)

Instructions:

1. Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente, according to package directions. Reserve at least 250 ml (1 cup) of the pasta cooking water before draining.
2. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and chili flakes, and cook for 2 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant and the garlic is lightly golden.
3. Add the roasted pumpkin and cream. Stir to combine and cook for 5 to 8 minutes, or until the pumpkin has formed a smooth sauce and the cream has slightly reduced.
4. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet along with 125 ml (½ cup) of the reserved pasta cooking water. Toss until the pasta is evenly coated. Stir in the Pecorino cheese, adding additional pasta cooking water as needed to achieve a silky consistency. Season to taste with salt.
5. Divide the pasta among four bowls and finish with freshly cracked black pepper, crispy onions and chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

Where to find your ingredients:

Sargent Family Dairy: Family-owned and operated, Sargent Family Dairy specializes in fresh-from-the-farm Jersey milk and other dairy products. Use their store locator to find their products in a store near you, or visit their farm in Enniskillen to explore their selection of milk, cheese, beef, preserves, and baked goods.

Linton’s Farm Market: Also known as the original farmer’s market located in north Oshawa, Linton’s offers a variety of homegrown vegetables and fruit, cheese, honey, maple syrup, jams, preserves, fall decorations and farm activities. Shop the market for all your ingredients, and explore the pick-your-own fields and kid’s play area for more fun!

Gather at the Farm: Discover 16 farm festivals and more than three dozen farm stores to shop for pumpkins and other fresh, local ingredients to add to this recipe when you gather at the farm this season!