Changing seasons

Having had some health issues in recent times, I have become a bit repulsed by red meat. So. I've always liked pasta, cheese, prawns and chicken. None of the latter 2 here but a good vego meal which will do the trick. Our tastes change as we change so be prepared. This one is a winner which I invented today.

Pumpkin and Onion Pasta Bake

OK here we go:

400g pumpkin (I like Kent or Jap - which are the same,) cubed at about 3cm

2 small onions, cut into wedges

5 cloves garlic, peeled

2 rashers of bacon

Toss the first three  in olive oil with a sprinkle of smoked paprika and salt and roast for 40 minutes. Fry the chopped bacon and fry until browned.

Cook enough pasta for 4 and drain.

Here is the white sauce. Too easy BUT you cant walk away until it is done.

2 cups of milk

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

4 tablespoons of plain flour

Put everything in a saucepan with a bit of salt. Get your whisk, put the heat on and don't leave until the sauce is thick and bubbling for at least a minute.

Next - put the pumpkin, bacon etc. in an oven dish. Mix in the pasta. pour the white sauce over and put a heap of parmesan over. 

Reheat when ready!!