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Recipe: Pumpkin Pasta

This pasta recipe is made with pumpkin purée and mushrooms, making it reassuringly full of autumnal flavours and satisfyingly filling.

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS
450g (16oz) uncooked pasta
400g (14oz) canned pumpkin purée
300g (10oz) portobello mushrooms sliced
300ml (10fl oz) coconut milk
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tbsp tomato purée
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1⁄2 tsp turmeric
Fresh coriander, finely chopped (optional)
Freshly ground salt and pepper

METHOD
1 Cook the pasta according to packet instructions.
2 Meanwhile, in a large, deep non-stick frying pan sautée the chopped onion over a medium heat for 2-3 minutes, then add the garlic
and mushrooms and continue to cook for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned.
3 Lower the heat and add the canned pumpkin purée, coconut milk, cumin, coriander, turmeric and tomato purée. Stir continuously over a low-medium heat for around 5 minutes, until the sauce has started to thicken.
4 Drain the cooked pasta and immediately add to the sauce, stir well to combine, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve in warmed pasta bowls and garnish with freshly chopped coriander if desired.

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