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Angel hair pasta with pumpkin and basil pesto
Serves: 4
Time to make: 25 mins
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
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Instructions
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.
Nutrition Info (per serve)
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Calories 594cal
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Kilojoules 2490kJ
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Protein 23g
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Total fat 21g
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–Saturated fat 4g
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Carbohydrates 75g
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–Sugars 10g
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Dietary fibre 10g
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Sodium 1090mg
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Calcium 310mg
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Iron 2mg
Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.
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