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Basil, Tomato and Spinach Pasta with Butternut Squash
09
Mar
Mar
This bowl of basil, tomato and spinach pasta with butternut squash is an amazing comfort meal. I had it after a long morning of classes and the vibrant colour and delicious taste of basil with nutritious veggies instantly cheered me up! I’d love to know if you try it out! xx
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Ingredients
salt and black pepper to taste250g Pasta; I used quinoa pasta
400g cherry tomatoes, halved
1 bunch baby spinach; roughly chopped
1/2 small butternut squash; chopped into cubes
Handful of basil; about 10 leaves, roughly chopped
1/4 small red onion; chopped
1 tsp oregano
Small red pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
Directions
- Bring a pot of salted water to boil. Cook the pasta for 5 minutes. Drain and reserve 3/4 cups of pasta water.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic, and heat until the onions are transparent. Add the tomatoes, pepper, oregano, salt and black pepper. Cook tomatoes and pepper for about 3-4 minutes until they just begin to soften.
- Add the cooked pasta and reserved pasta water gradually until the pasta is well coated. It also depends on your desired consistency. I like a thick consistency for my pasta.
- Allow it to simmer for about a minute then add the chopped spinach and basil. Reduce the heat and gently stir to coat evenly. Add more pasta water if needed. Remove from heat.
- Enjoy! xx