Cheesy Pumpkin Pasta

Name: Cheesy Pumpkin Pasta
Prep time: Prep time not available
Cook time: Cook time not available
Total time: 5 min
Yield: Serves 4

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Vegetarian

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Vegan Good Source of Protein Good Source of Iron Low in Fat Low in Sugar Dinner Mince

Ingredients

1 pack Vegie Delights Savoury Mince
1 tbsp olive oil
1 pack (500g) wholemeal pasta
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup veggies of choice
Optional garnish: fresh basil

Cheesy Pumpkin Sauce

2 cups (400g) pumpkin puree
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
3 cloves garlic
3/4 cup (180ml) pasta water (or reduced salt vegetable stock)
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp sea salt, to taste
1/2 tsp black pepper

Nutrition per serving

Weight, measurement and temperature conversions

3010 kJ

energy kj

39 g

protein

2 g

saturated fat

24 g

dietary fibre

99 g

carbohydrate

12 g

sugars

645 mg

sodium

Method

Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium high heat and cook the mince until golden brown. Set aside.
Cook pasta in well salted water according to package instructions. Make sure to reserve the water when you drain the pasta.
Sauce: Blend all of the ingredients into a blender on high speed until smooth. Taste and season further if needed.
To serve, add the sauce, veggies and pasta to the pan with the mince and stir to coat. Serve hot, and top with fresh basil leaves.

1 pack Vegie Delights Savoury Mince
1 tbsp olive oil
1 pack (500g) wholemeal pasta
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup veggies of choice
Optional garnish: fresh basil