Risoni – the clever pasta that looks like rice – is the ideal ingredient in this warm bowl. With baby spinach and pumpkin, this dinner filled with goodness gets the welcome addition of Parmesan and basil pesto to really raise the flavour stakes.
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1
onion
2
tomato
1
white turnip
1 packet
peeled pumpkin pieces
1 sachet
Garlic & Herb Seasoning
1 bag
baby spinach leaves
1 bag
parsley
2 clove
garlic
¾ packet
Risoni
(Contains: Gluten(Wheat); May be present: Soy, Eggs. )
1 packet
Slivered Almonds
(Contains: Almond; )
1 packet
basil pesto
(Contains: Milk, Almond, Cashew, Pine Nut, Walnut; )
1 packet
Grated Parmesan Cheese
(Contains: Milk; )
olive oil
20 g
butter
(Contains: Milk; )
1.75 cup
water
1 drizzle
white wine vinegar
Preheat oven to 240°C/220°C fan-forced. Slice red onion and tomato into wedges. Cut white turnip into bite-sized chunks. Place peeled & chopped pumpkin, onion, tomato and turnip on a lined oven tray. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with garlic & herb seasoning and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat, spread out evenly, then roast until tender, 20-25 minutes.
TIP: If your oven tray is crowded, divide between two trays.
While the veggies are roasting, roughly chop baby spinach leaves. Finely chop garlic.
In a large saucepan, melt the butter with a dash of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook garlic until fragrant, 1 minute. Add the water and risoni (see ingredients), then season with salt. Bring to the boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the risoni is 'al dente' and the water is absorbed, 13-15 minutes.
TIP: Add a splash more water if the risoni looks dry!
While the risoni is cooking, heat a medium frying pan over medium-high heat. Toast slivered almonds, tossing, until golden, 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
Gently stir roasted veggies, baby spinach, basil pesto, a drizzle of white wine vinegar and 1/2 the grated Parmesan cheese through cooked risoni. Season to taste.
Roughly chop parsley leaves. Divide warm pesto and roast veggie risoni between bowls. Garnish with parsley, toasted almonds and remaining Parmesan to serve.