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Angel hair pasta with pumpkin and basil pesto

  • Time to make: 25 mins
  • Serving: 4 people
Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 3 cups butternut pumpkin, cut in 1cm cubes
    • spray oil
    • salt and pepper, to taste
    • 350g egg noodles or thin spaghetti
    • 120g basil pesto
    • 300g reduced-fat ricotta cheese
    • 2 cups rocket, washed
    • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
  • Always check food labels for allergens or trace warnings before buying your ingredients.
    Ingredients

    Instructions

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    1 Preheat oven to 190°C. Place water for pasta on stove to boil.

    2 Place pumpkin in a roasting dish. Spray with oil and lightly season. Roast for 15-20 minutes until soft.

    3 Cook pasta following packet directions. Drain then return pasta to saucepan. Add pesto, ricotta, rocket and parmesan. Toss well.

    4 Gently mix through roasted pumpkin. Season to taste and serve garnished with fresh basil if preferred.

    HFG tip

    This recipe is not suitable for those following a low-sodium diet.

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