The Australian Women’s Weekly Food

VEGIE-PACKED lunches

Creamy pumpkin spaghetti

PREP + COOK TIME 30 MINUTES SERVES 4

1.5kg butternut pumpkin, peeled
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
½ cup (50g) coarsely chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons pepitas
⅔ cup (160ml) pouring cream
⅔ cup (160ml) milk
¾ cup (60g) finely grated vegetarian parmesan-style cheese
1 tablespoon chopped chives

1 Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C fan. Line three oven trays with baking paper.

Using a spiraliser, julienne peeler or julienne attachment on a mandoline or V-slicer, cut pumpkin into long thin strips. Place pumpkin in a large bowl with paprika, oil and garlic, then season; toss well.

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