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Pumpkin, Spinach & Ricotta Pasta Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp olive oil .
  • 1 small Spanish onion, halved & sliced .
  • 1/2 c ricotta cheese, reduced fat if you wish .
  • 350 g penne pasta, cooked & kept warm .
  • 150 g baby spinach leaves .
  • 1/2 small lemon, juice of .
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed .
  • 350 g butternut pumpkin, peeled, deseeded, cut into 2cm chunks .
  • 1 tsp chili flakes

Directions
  • Step #1 Place pumpkin, with a small dash of water, in a single layer on a microwave safe plate.
  • Step #2 Cover up & cook on high power for 4 to 5 mins or until just tender; drain.
  • Step #3 Heat olive oil In a large-ish non-stick frying pan over med-heat/flame.
  • Step #4 Add onion & cook for 3-4 mins or until soft.
  • Step #5 Add garlic, chili & pumpkin; cook for 2 mins.
  • Step #6 In a large saucepan over low heat/flame, mix pasta with pumpkin mixture.
  • Step #7 Add lemon juice, ricotta & spinach leaves.
  • Step #8 Toss carefully for 2-3 mins until spinach is just wilted.
  • Step #9 Spice up & serve warm.
  • Enjoy the Pumpkin, Spinach & Ricotta Pasta recipe

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