- 1 Brown onion (Sliced)
- 4 Garlic cloves (Chopped)
- 1 Can Tinned tomatoes
- 500g Pasta shells
- 1 Tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 Cup Ricotta cheese
- 1 ½ cups pumpkin (Roasted)
- Cheddar cheese (Grated,to serve)
- Breadcrumbs (To serve)
- Salt and pepper (To season)
- Preheat the oven to 180° degrees.
- Peel garlic cloves and onion and finely dice. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large fry pan over medium- high heat.
- Add onion and garlic to the pan and cook, stirring, for 1-2 minutes until the onion is soft and turns clear.
- Add canned tomatoes and cook, stirring for 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 5-10 minutes until sauce begins to thicken.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to packet instructions. Drain pasta using a colander or sieve.
- Stir cooked pasta through the tomato sauce. Add roasted pumpkin, ricotta cheese and mix together.
- Place the mixture into a deep baking dish. Sprinkle with desired amount of cheese. Top with a sprinkle of breadcrumbs. Season lightly with a pinch of salt.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Divide pasta bake into 4 portions and serve.
STEP 1:
Preheat the oven to 180° degrees.
STEP 2:
Peel garlic cloves and onion and finely dice. Set aside.
STEP 3:
Heat olive oil in a large fry pan over medium- high heat.
STEP 4:
Add onion and garlic to the pan and cook, stirring, for 1-2 minutes until the onion is soft and turns clear.
STEP 5:
Add canned tomatoes and cook, stirring for 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 5-10 minutes until sauce begins to thicken.
STEP 6:
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to packet instructions. Drain pasta using a colander or sieve.
STEP 7:
Stir cooked pasta through the tomato sauce. Add roasted pumpkin, ricotta cheese and mix together.
STEP 8:
Place the mixture into a deep baking dish. Sprinkle with desired amount of cheese. Top with a sprinkle of breadcrumbs. Season lightly with a pinch of salt.
STEP 9:
Bake for 25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
STEP 10:
Divide pasta bake into 4 portions and serve.
