Pumpkin, Broccoli and Cashew Pasta

Pumpkin, Broccoli and Cashew Pasta

Pregnancy
Recipe
Prep: 15 mins
Cooking: 12 mins
Portion(s): 4
Lunch

Diet

Vegetarian
Pescartarian

Allergens

Wheat
Milk
Tree nuts

Ingredients

350g spiral pasta

2 cups (280g) chopped pumpkin

1 tbsp oil

1 small (80g) onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, crushed

375mL can light evaporated milk

1 tbsp cornflour

2 cups (160g) broccoli florets

½ cup (60g) reduced fat grated cheddar cheese

½ cup (75g) cashews, toasted

Step by step

  • Instructions

    1. Place pumpkin in boiling water, simmer 1 minute; drain.
    2. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat, add onion, garlic and pumpkin, cook stirring 2 minutes.
    3. Blend 2 tablespoons light evaporated milk and cornflour; add to pan with remaining milk and broccoli, bring to boil, stirring constantly, simmer 1 minute. Add pasta, cook just until heated through; remove from heat, stir in cheese and sprinkle with cashews.

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