300 g/ 10.6 oz papardelle/ tagliatelle/ fettuccine pasta (which one you like)
500 g/ 17.6 oz butternut pumpkin, sliced, without seeds
2 red or yellow bell pepper, sliced
100 g/ 3.5 oz feta, crumbled
1 clove garlic
1 lime juice and zest
1 chili pepper
1 cup baby basil leaves
5 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
freshly grated pepper and salt
but be careful with salt, cause feta is very salty
preheat the oven to 400°F/ 200°C/ Gas Mark 6
put the pumpkin and red pepper on a baking tray
drizzle it with 2 tablespoons of the olive
roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes until pumpkin is tender but not overcooked
cook the pasta in a big saucepan until al dente, then drain immediately
meanwhile combine 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a small jar with garlic, hot pepper, lime juice and zest to make dressing
put the pasta on plates, thinly sliced roasted pumpkin, peppers, feta, basil and stir gently with dressing and serve


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October 1, 2011 at 02:02
Savory Simple
How beautiful! I love all of the colors and flavors in this.
October 1, 2011 at 07:41
aromaticpassion
thanks so much! I’m really glad you like it.