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Budget-Friendly Creamy Pumpkin Pasta (under €5 / $5.25 for 2 servings)
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Budget-Friendly Creamy Pumpkin Pasta (under €5 / $5.25 for 2 servings)


Made this cozy fall pasta dish with roasted pumpkin seeds, red onion, and fresh basil. Super creamy, super comforting—and easy on the wallet!

by CheesecakeLumpy1845

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  1. CheesecakeLumpy1845

    **Ingredients & Costs:**

    * 250 g Fusilli – €0.70 / $0.75
    * 300 g Hokkaido pumpkin – €1.50 / $1.60
    * 1 small red onion – €0.30 / $0.32
    * 1 clove garlic – €0.10 / $0.11
    * 100 ml veggie broth – €0.10 / $0.11
    * 50 ml cream or oat cuisine – €0.40 / $0.42
    * 50 g grated cheddar – €1.00 / $1.05
    * 2 tbsp roasted pumpkin seeds – €0.40 / $0.42
    * Fresh basil – €0.30 / $0.32
    * Olive oil, salt, pepper, nutmeg – pantry staples

    **Total cost:** ≈ €4.80 / $5.25 for 2 generous portions

    **Instructions:**

    1. Sauté pumpkin cubes in olive oil, add onion and garlic.
    2. Deglaze with broth, simmer until soft (~10 min).
    3. Add cream and cheddar, season with salt, pepper, nutmeg.
    4. Blend into a creamy sauce.
    5. Cook pasta, mix with sauce.
    6. Top with pumpkin seeds and basil.