Kurbiskernudeln

Name: Kurbiskernudeln
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Austrian
Ingredients: 12 oz pumpkin seed pasta (tagliatelle or pappardelle); 2 oz unsalted butter; 8 fresh sage leaves; 1 tbsp pumpkin seed oil; 2 oz grated Parmesan cheese, grated; 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts, toasted; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp raw pumpkin seeds (for garnish)

Austrian pumpkin seed pasta tossed with crispy sage, brown butter, and parmesan. A trending superfood with nutty, earthy flavor.

17 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz pumpkin seed pasta (tagliatelle or pappardelle)
2 oz unsalted butter
8 fresh sage leaves
1 tbsp pumpkin seed oil
2 oz grated Parmesan cheese, grated
2 tbsp toasted pine nuts, toasted
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp raw pumpkin seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2

Cook 12 oz pumpkin seed pasta (tagliatelle or pappardelle) according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
3

In a large skillet, melt 2 oz unsalted butter over medium heat, swirling constantly.
4

When the butter is foaming and turns golden brown, add 8 fresh sage leaves leaves and cook for 1-2 minutes until crispy.
5

Add the drained pasta to the skillet, tossing gently to coat.
6

Drizzle with 1 tbsp pumpkin seed oil and add splashes of reserved pasta water as needed to create a silky sauce.
7

Toss in 2 tbsp toasted toasted pine nuts and season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
8

Transfer to serving plates and top with 2 oz grated grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of raw 2 tbsp raw pumpkin seeds (for garnish).
9

Serve immediately while the sage is still crispy.

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Questions

What is Kurbiskernudeln?

Austrian pumpkin seed pasta tossed with crispy sage, brown butter, and parmesan. A trending superfood with nutty, earthy flavor. This reference files it under Austrian lunch: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 17 minutes start to finish.

Why save the pasta water for Kurbiskernudeln?

Step 2 reads: "Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain." The water is full of starch. Added back as step 2 directs, it emulsifies the sauce so it clings to the pasta instead of pooling in the bowl.

Is there a substitute for pine nuts in Kurbiskernudeln?

The entry for Kurbiskernudeln calls for 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts, toasted. In its place: Toasted slivered almonds, walnuts or sunflower seeds. Sunflower seeds keep it nut-free.

Can I make Kurbiskernudeln gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Kurbiskernudeln is 12 oz pumpkin seed pasta (tagliatelle or pappardelle). Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Kurbiskernudeln contain tree nuts?

Yes: 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts, toasted. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and tree nuts. Where the nuts are a garnish or a texture, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds stand in. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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