Ursula's pumpkin pasta

Ursula's pumpkin pasta

Mozzarella and pumpkin liven up pasta in this delicious Italian recipe by Ursula Ferrigno

Difficulty and servings

Moderately easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

READY IN 50 MINS - 1 HR

Freezable

ONLY FREEZE MOZZARELLA BUTTER

Method

  1. Soften the garlic in 1 tbsp of the olive oil and leave to cool slightly. Put the mozzarella, butter, garlic, sage, lemon zest and juice into a food processor. Season and blend to a coarse paste, scraping down the sides with a spatula a few times. Transfer the paste to a sheet of parchment paper or cling film and roll into a cylinder. Chill for 30 mins or until firm enough to slice.
  2. Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Pour remaining oil into a roasting tin and heat in the oven for 5 mins. Meanwhile, using a small sharp knife, peel the pumpkin, remove the seeds and cut flesh into 2cm cubes. Toss it in the hot oil, and season if you wish. Roast for 25-30 mins, turning occasionally.
  3. Cook the pasta according to pack instructions. Drain, return to the pan and tip in the pumpkin and parmesan. Slice or chop the mozzarella butter and toss into the hot pasta. Divide between 4 bowls, top with sage and serve.

634 kcalories, protein 26g, carbohydrate 60g, fat 34 g, saturated fat 17g, fibre 4g, salt 1,1 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, October 2004.

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  • 31 March 2008

    Lynsey rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I didn't bother chilling the butter i just stirred it in at the end. Was really tasty. Will definatly make this again

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  • 27 October 2008

    Jane rated this recipe

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  • 05 November 2008

    Wenche C rated and commented on this recipe

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    I agree with Lynsey, this is really tasty! I used a different pasta made from spelt wheat.

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  • 13 November 2008

    Annie rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This was lovely - the flavour overall is quite lemony but we all loved it. I agree that there is no need to chill or roll the butter mixture - just stir it all in at the end.

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  • 17 September 2009

    Tansy rated and commented on this recipe

    2 stars

    I wasn't keen on this at all - I thought it was very heavy, stodgy and dry

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  • 20 September 2009

    Nicky commented on this recipe

    FANTASTIC!!!!

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  • 11 December 2009

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  • 03 December 2010

    Carolyn rated and commented on this recipe

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    Great recipe. Used basil instead of sage.

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  • 11 December 2010

    hungry eyes rated and commented on this recipe

    2 stars

    I also was disappointed with this - the flavours were nice but I have to echo the "heavy, stodgy and dry" comment left by Tansy. The texture's all wrong. Also particularly unpleasant if you have any leftovers and attempt to reheat them next day. All in all, as pasta recipes go this one this one feels like a lot of effort for distinctly average results.

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  • 04 March 2011

    Cocojo commented on this recipe

    Brilliant! I have made recipe several times and everyone loves it. The flavours work really well together.

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Difficulty and servings

Moderately easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

READY IN 50 MINS - 1 HR

Freezable

ONLY FREEZE MOZZARELLA BUTTER

New way with pasta

Ingredients

  • 2 garlic cloves , crushed
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 125g ball mozzarella , drained and roughly chopped
  • 50g unsalted butter , softened
  • small handful sage leaves, plus extra to serve
  • grated zest and juice of 1 unwaxed lemon
  • 500g/1lb 2oz piece pumpkin , unpeeled weight
  • 300g conchiglie pasta (shells)
  • 85g parmesan , finely grated
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634 kcalories, protein 26g, carbohydrate 60g, fat 34 g, saturated fat 17g, fibre 4g, salt 1,1 g

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