Creamy pumpkin and mushroom pasta recipe

Step 1

Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a large baking tray with baking paper. Arrange pumpkin on lined tray. Spray with olive oil spray. Bake for 20 mins or until tender.

Step 2

Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large saucepan of boiling water following packet directions or until al dente. Drain.

Step 3

Generously spray a large non-stick frying pan with olive oil spray. Place over high heat. Add the mushroom and half the spring onion and cook, stirring, for 3 mins or until the mushroom is just tender. Add flour and cook, stirring, for 1 min or until grainy. Gradually add the milk. Cook, stirring constantly, for 5 mins or until the sauce boils and thickens.

Step 4

Add the pasta, pumpkin, spinach and three-quarters of the parmesan to the mushroom mixture in the pan. Stir to combine. Sprinkle with remaining spring onion and parmesan to serve.