BAKED PUMPKIN & RICOTTA PASTA

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A delicious pasta dish, which I have adapted from a recipe in the July 2002 issue of the Australian 'Family Circle'.

Provided by bluemoon downunder

Categories     Cheese

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons olive oil
750 g pumpkin, peeled and cubed
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 teaspoon cumin
400 g pasta
1 cup fresh breadcrumb
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
250 g ricotta cheese, low fat is fine

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C, add 2 tablespoons of the oil to a baking dish, add the pumpkin cubes, season with the salt and pepper, add the cumin and toss the pumpkin well until thoroughly coated with the oil, then bake for 30-35 minutes or until the pumpkin is tender.
  • Meanwhile cook the pasta according to the packet directions or until al dente, drain, return to the pan, cover and keep warm.
  • Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over a medium heat, add the breadcrumbs, garlic, onion and sage and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring or until golden, remove from the heat and stir in the parsley.
  • Add the ricotta to the pasta and toss until well combined, add the pumpkin and gently toss.
  • Divide between the serving plates and scatter with the breadcrumb mixture and serve with salad greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495.1, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 21.2, Sodium 173.3, Carbohydrate 74.8, Fiber 4, Sugar 4.9, Protein 17.4

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